Motor Vehicle Accidents

Distracted driving is any activity that takes the driver’s attention off the road. Such distraction can either be visual, manual, or cognitive, but all can be deadly to you and other motorists. A distracted driver has little time to react and avert a potential...

The roads in North Carolina can be hazardous at the best of times. However, potential dangers become heightened with the presence of larger trucks. Due to the size differential, drivers in smaller vehicles often face catastrophic injuries when involved in a collision...

How do you choose what color car to buy? Is it all about personal preference? Or do you focus on what color will make resale easier in a few years? An Australian study suggests those should be secondary factors, and your first choice should be safety.  The researchers...

It’s long been said that one of the most dangerous areas of any driver is an intersection. The accident rate at intersections is just so high, and you can be seriously injured despite the relatively low speeds.  Have you ever wondered why this is? Let’s take a moment...

It’s back-to-school season once more, and that means anxious parents everywhere are concerned about the safety of their children as they travel back and forth every day. Unless you live close enough for your children to walk or you drive them yourself, your kids need...

Most people realize that there are going to be more children along the roadways or crossing the street when they approach their local schools. There is also an increase in the number of teen drivers near these buildings, as they head to school with their new licenses....

If your teen has been involved in a crash, your first concern is for their physical well-being. Even if they were fortunate enough to escape without serious injuries, however, that doesn’t mean they don’t need time and help to heal emotionally. A car crash can haunt...

Safety should be your top priority behind the wheel. Everything from how you drive to the auto insurance you carry helps protect you from the worst possible physical and financial consequences of a major car crash. Unfortunately, not everyone on the North Carolina...

If you recently started dating a motorcyclist, they may invite you to hop on the back and ride out for the day. While dressing right is crucial for any romantic encounter, it is even more so when a bike is involved. You need to think about two things: how your...

Although driving is very dangerous, people spend so much time doing it that they tend to ignore the risks involved. Drivers attempt to multitask at the wheel by eating a meal or sending text messages while waiting in traffic. They decide to drive home after having a...