Recent studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s AgeLab reveal troubling insights into vehicle partial automation systems. These studies show that drivers are more likely to multitask, such as checking...
Whether the result of a change in traffic patterns or another driver failing to follow the rules of the road, a car crash can result in more than just frustration — it can cause serious injury and major financial loss. Those who find themselves navigating this...
Car accidents can be traumatic, especially when children are involved. As a parent, it is important to know how to react and how to support your child after an accident. Here, we provide focused advice for three different age groups: infants in car seats, older...
Amidst the chaos that occurs in the aftermath of a crash, it can be easy to make mistakes. However, one critical step that you should not overlook is consulting with an attorney. Why might you want to reach out to an experienced personal injury lawyer? They can save...
Wearing your seat belt is arguably the most effective way to survive a motor vehicle accident. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seat belt usage cuts a driver's chances of suffering a fatal injury by as much as half. Seat belts...
Sharing North Carolina’s roadways with large commercial trucks makes many traditional motorists uneasy, and research shows their fears have merit. The number of truck drivers who received citations for drug use rose substantially between 2020 and 2021 per data...
Riding a motorcycle in North Carolina involves inherent risk, and the risk of a head injury is particularly high. Yet, research indicates that you face a higher risk of suffering a traumatic brain injury in a bike crash if you are riding on the back of the bike,...
An automobile accident can inflict serious injuries, perhaps even ravaging or destroying some of your skin. Doctors may recommend that they take some healthy skin from one area of your body and graft it onto your injured area. Skin grafting could help heal a wound and...
In the aftermath of a terrible truck accident, you may wonder how you will deal with the financial repercussions. In North Carolina, the party liable for the accident is responsible for the damages incurred. Who could be liable in a truck accident? Liability in a...
Drowsiness is a major issue that impacts the safety not only of the drowsy driver but anyone else on the road with them. But exactly how does drowsiness impact drivers? In what ways do these dangers manifest? What drowsiness feels like The CDC discusses the impact of...