There have been countless accidents caused by negligent drivers, but the ones that seem to have a far more drastic impact are the ones involving trucks. The severe impact of getting someone’s car hit by an 18-wheeler truck can result in devastating effects. It is...
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Car accidents skyrocket after daylight savings time
Springing forward may lead to more than longer days and warmer temperatures. There is a high likelihood that drivers may experience more accidents on the roads after daylight savings time. According to Healthline, research suggests that fatal car crashes increase over...
What are your options after a hit and run bicycle accident?
You are riding down the road in North Carolina and a car decides to pass you. The driver misjudges the distance and clips you with the mirror and you go over your bike’s handlebars and break your collarbone. Do you have any recourse? Like anything else in...
Tort Reform & the Misunderstanding of the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case
Tort Reform and the Misunderstanding of the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case Not long ago, College Humor created a comedic, but entirely accurate, video short about the infamous McDonald’s Hot Coffee lawsuit. To this day, many people’s understanding of the McDonald’s case...
What type of automobile insurance should I have in NC? (Part II)
Last time we discussed liability limits for your automobile insurance coverage and the danger of not having enough coverage. In Part II we are going to discuss other ways to protect your assets in addition to increasing your automobile insurance limits. Insurance,...
Are brain injuries common in vehicle accidents?
Individuals who are involved in a vehicle collision are likely worried about the impact of their injuries. The accident can have a ripple effect through all facets of life. From the ability to work to loss of cognitive function, a traumatic brain injury is one of the...
New tech aims to reduce distracted driving accidents
Keeping the ones you love safe can be a fulltime job. The concerns of parenting seem to grow along with the children. Will the child make friends at school? Will he or she get hurt when playing sports? Will they get in an accident because they were texting while...