Motor Vehicle Accidents

People often think of “shock” as an emotional or psychological response to a traumatic event. However, the body can go into physical shock, which is something completely different.  This happens when blood isn’t flowing through the body the way it should be. This can...

Determining faults is part of any car crash investigation. Police officers and insurance companies will have to go over the statements made by the people involved and any other evidence, like traffic camera footage, to determine who is at fault. Fault influences...

Operating a motor vehicle safely requires the driver’s total awareness of the road and his surroundings. When distractions like eating, answering or making a call or texting cause a driver to take their attention off the road, the consequences can be devastating....

We are in an age where technology constantly surrounds us. Your car may be equipped with a phone, GPS and video screen. A single phone call coming through your car may be the cause of a serious car accident.  You can, however, manage your distractions so that you...

Going out on your motorcycle at the weekend can relieve some stress after a busy week. North Carolina has some beautiful spots to go and visit. Perhaps you opt to take the motorcycle to work each day because it’s cheaper and more efficient? In any case, you want to...

There is a considerable size and weight discrepancy between four-wheeled vehicles and motorcycles. The result of this is that if an accident occurs, it is usually the motorcyclist who fares worse. Road users often claim that they simply never saw the rider before they...

Even if you'd prefer to be out on a forest trail for your daily run, you may not have that option. Many people have to do their standard jog on the sidewalks around their homes.  If you do find yourself in this situation, it means that you can't avoid running near...

You’ve probably never thought about being at risk of a crash when driving just because you have a head cold. It’s irritating, but your cold doesn’t have a significant impact on how you see or handle your vehicle. At the same time, you may be having to blow your nose...

Thankfully, the majority of road users across North Carolina engage in safe driving practices, which means that they stay out of accidents. Unfortunately, not all drivers stick to this and some can be reckless in their actions.  Essentially, tailgating means that a...

As sections of our city and others throughout North Carolina grow increasingly populated with homes and businesses, crosswalks with no signage or lights are no longer adequate to provide safety to pedestrians, e-scooter riders and bicyclists. Even when pedestrians...