Tire blowouts sometimes have devastating consequences. When a vehicle is in motion and one bursts, it can lead to a frightening accident. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, at least 2,000 crashes result from blowouts yearly. Awareness of what...
A traumatic brain injury can give you more than just physical pain. This injury can also lead to changes in personality and interpersonal dynamics. In the time after a car accident, you may notice serious changes in how you act and think. Paying attention to the ways...
Experiencing a car accident can be a traumatic and disorienting event. Amid the confusion, it is important to remember that certain actions can potentially harm your situation. Whether you have recently been in an accident or just want to prepare for the possibility,...
The North Carolina DMV reported 114,722 injuries from car crashes in 2021. Experiencing an accident is unsettling. In the aftermath, dealing with insurance companies is a necessary step, but it can also be a daunting one. It is common for an insurance company to...
Behind the wheel, you could become involved in a traffic accident for different reasons. From drunk driving to slick roads, collisions occur far too often. Sadly, some prove fatal, and a deadly car accident can result in many hardships for the loved ones victims leave...
Head injuries include all damage to the skull, scalp or brain following a traumatic incident. While mild head injuries may result in few to no complications, severe and moderate head injuries can result in mental impairment, permanent disability and death. Among the...
From fog to slick roads, you should always review weather conditions before driving and while behind the wheel. Inclement weather can make a traffic accident more likely, and some people do not recognize hazards until it is too late. In addition, you should exercise...
Drivers have an obligation to those they share the road with to follow the traffic rules and make reasonable, safe decisions. Unfortunately, one legal maneuver may be inherently dangerous — the left turn. Some scientists believe that the left turn should be outlawed...
There are two main types of car insurance for bodily injuries in North Carolina. They are the optional medical payments coverage and the main bodily injury insurance. Medical payments coverage might help with a portion of doctors’ fees and hospital bills. However,...
Car accidents can result in serious injuries. Unfortunately, so can the aftermath. First responders at the scene of car accidents face the risk of collisions with vehicles. North Carolina's Move Over law protects motorists and first responders after a car accident....