A traffic violation can come with legal and financial burdens. If you get a conviction or are at fault in a motor vehicle accident, you could face fines and a rise in your insurance rate. Local laws will determine the specific sanction for your case. In North...
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TBIs can have long-term effects
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are commonly suffered by those involved in car accidents. They can range from mild to severe. The symptoms of mild TBI such as concussions often subside after a matter of days or weeks. However, severe TBIs can have long-term effects....
Why do drivers keep running red lights?
One of the first things that everyone learns in driver’s ed is that a red light means you have to stop. The green light means go, while the yellow light means you should slow down because it’s about to turn red. This is a fundamental part of driving that everyone...
4 steps to responding to a car accident
A car accident can lead to severe injuries, high medical bills, vehicle damages, losses and long-term disabilities. If you are in an accident, then there are a few steps you should consider taking to get the most out of a car accident case. Here is what you should...
Reckless driving in North Carolina: Don’t risk it
When driving through North Carolina, motorists should remember that sharing the road comes with responsibility. The Tar Heel State does not take careless driving lightly. Reckless driving risks the lives of careless drivers and the travelers they’re sharing the road...
Common examples of driver negligence
Being involved in a car accident can be detrimental physically, emotionally and financially. Sometimes, accidents just happen and there isn’t a lot we can do about them. However, a significant number of road traffic collisions are the result of driver negligence. ...
How many North Carolina drivers don’t have insurance?
Driving a motor vehicle is quite expensive. Just buying a vehicle is quite costly, and people also have to pay to register and ensure the vehicle. Those secondary expenses help limit the likelihood of a financially devastating car crash. Drivers who have had to take...
Why people with sleep disorders are more likely to cause crashes
Getting enough sleep is important to safe driving. People who get just a few hours of sleep are more likely to cause accidents the next day. This possibility can be higher among people with sleep disorders. Below are three sleep disorders that raise the risk of...
Factors that increase the severity of road traffic collisions
Every year, over a million individuals are injured in road traffic collisions. Sadly, tens of thousands of people are also killed in car accidents. While any type of car accident can be serious, some factors increase the severity of accidents. Here are some important...
3 driving tips that can help you avoid an accident
There are many car accidents every year in the United States. In fact, studies find that roughly 40,000 people pass away in these accidents annually, and many more suffer injuries. As a result, it’s wise for people to focus on becoming defensive drivers. It’s not just...