Car Accidents
Why Is it Important to Wear a Seat Belt?
From our very first memories of riding in a car as a child, the notion of wearing a seatbelt was always actively enforced by parents, teachers, and authorities. As time continues and we all become of age to drive, we are still reminded of the importance of wearing a seatbelt, whether we are behind the…
Read MorePrecautions for North Carolina’s Delivery Drivers
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, truck drivers and delivery drivers have literally become the lifeblood of our economy. Amazon truck drivers and truck drivers for grocery stores, clothing stores, and other retail stores are proving the essential products we need to survive. Many people are using food delivery services such as Instacart, Grubhub, restaurant drivers,…
Read MoreHe Said/He Said: How a Charlotte Car Accident Lawyer Builds Your Case
Car accidents can be traumatic, even when someone doesn’t suffer permanent injuries. In order to be successful in your claim for damages, you need to determine liability: who is accountable for the crash. But what can you do when you say “A,” and the other driver says “B”? When you have been hurt and the…
Read MoreThe Real Cost of Aggressive Driving
Driving can be a very enjoyable activity. You get out on the open road, and put the windows down to get a fresh breeze while singing along to your favorite music. It’s relaxing – however, when you wind up doing a lot of driving, you begin to encounter people making vehicle maneuvers that should be…
Read MoreFive Safety Tips for Parents of Teen Drivers
Parents of new teen drivers live with a two-fold sense of anxiety: first, they are worried about their child’s life each time they get behind the wheel, and they are concerned for the lives of the other drivers on the road should their child’s lack of experience cause a crash that hurts someone else. Because…
Read MoreWhere Are Charlotte’s Most Dangerous Intersections?
Have you ever gone through a dicey intersection in Charlotte and driven away convinced that it is the worst intersection in the city? Well, you may be right. Even though you can get into a car accident when you go through pretty much any intersection, statistics show that your odds greatly increase at certain locations within…
Read MoreWhat to Keep in Your Car in Case of an Emergency
You can encounter an emergency situation any time you get into your car and hit the road. Unfortunately, one of the risks that you face in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina is the risk of getting into an auto accident. This is true even if you are a highly safe driver. The reality is that…
Read MoreHow to File a Car Accident Claim in North Carolina
In the aftermath of a serious car crash, you may be left facing the high costs of vehicle repairs or replacement, while suffering severe injuries that require ongoing medical care and treatment. If another person was to blame for your car accident, you should be entitled to pursue compensation to cover these and other costs.…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do after a Car Accident?
There were a total of 1,379 fatal traffic crashes in North Carolina during 2015, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports. This number does not include the thousands of other car accidents that occurred throughout the state that were not fatal, but did result in injuries and property damage. The numbers are not only heart-wrenching,…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Police Involved in Hundreds of Accidents Annually
According to a recent report by a Raleigh-Durham area television station, North Carolina Highway Patrol (NCHP) vehicles averaged one accident per day in 2009. State records indicate that, when compared to the number of accidents reported in 2008, trooper-involved accidents increased 44 percent. This number may seem shockingly excessive, but when put into the context…
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