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...
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Safety tips for sidewalk runners
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...
Driving while you’re sick could put you at risk
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...
Drivers who tailgate put you at serious risk
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...
What is a PHB and how can it keep pedestrians safe?
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...
Human error is a leading cause of accidents
Road safety has grown tremendously since the 1890s when the first automobile accidents were recorded. However, despite the technological advancements in the auto industry, thousands of people are still killed annually by road accidents on American roads....
Greenery owned by a business must be trimmed back
After a driver struck your car because they could not see you, you spent several days in the hospital. The business at the intersection where you were hit owns a bush which has grown so large that it now obstructs the line-of-sight for drivers and pedestrians. You are...
Why it makes sense to leave the car at home this New Year’s
Don’t drink and drive this New Year’s. That is the message North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) wants you to understand. December 31 is one of the most dangerous nights of the year to take to the roads, and the State Troopers will be out in force to catch...
How the texting hangover effect causes motor vehicle collisions
People in many professions feel tethered to their mobile devices. A real estate agent receiving a lead from their website knows that they need to respond within minutes or that possible client will have already spoken to someone else. Sales professional or executive...
What should you know about wrongful death claims?
When someone causes the premature death of a loved one, it’s only natural to want justice. However, most wrongful deaths aren’t criminal cases. Even when the police pursue charges, that may not feel like enough. Those are the situations when a wrongful death claim...

