It’s normal for a car driver to make a claim for damages after a crash against the driver responsible for the accident. But what about passengers who get injured? If you’re a passenger and get injured in a car wreck, you are entitled to seek compensation for injuries...
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The road danger from box trucks and moving trucks
You face a lot of risks every time you drive, and many of them come from other drivers. When someone else makes a mistake, you can quickly be involved in an accident that has dire ramifications. You can be a terrific driver and still be hit by someone else who is...
Who has the right of way when merging onto the interstate?
The interstate is generally a very controlled driving situation that keeps people safe. This is why studies have found that interstates are safer than other roads. The speed limits are much higher, which does increase the risk of severe injury in an accident, but the...
When is an injury at a vacation rental the host’s fault?
As we get into the holiday season, many families will be choosing to have holiday get-togethers at vacation rentals. Renting a home can be the most cost-efficient and comfortable option when you’ve got family (and/or friends) gathering from across North Carolina or...
Human error causes most car accidents
There are a lot of very specific reasons for car accidents. Maybe an intoxicated driver is heading the wrong way down the interstate and strikes your car. Or perhaps someone runs a red light when they clearly should’ve stopped. These accidents feel very different, but...
Truck accident claims: When driver fatigue is to blame
Many things can go wrong when a truck driver is tired behind the wheel. They may doze off while driving, veer into other motorists, or fail to react to an emergency on time, leading to a crash. It is why there are laws that regulate the hours that truck drivers are...
How do tire blowouts happen?
The traction your wheels have is pivotal to your safety on the roads. When something goes wrong with your tires, this can be very frightening. Perhaps the worst tire-related incident that can happen is blowouts. This is when all of the air suddenly escapes the tire,...
Deals Gap isn’t the only hazardous roadway in North Carolina
Deals Gap (the Dragon or Tail of the Dragon) is a two-lane roadway along the North Carolina-Tennessee border. Internationally, this mountain pass is infamous for its hundreds of twists, curves and bends and is not for faint-of-heart motorists. However, it is not the...
3 driving behaviors you may not realize cause major distraction
People often use the phrase distracted driving to reference the use of mobile technology at the wheel. There is little doubt that screen use while driving is very dangerous. However, if you operate under the assumption that only mobile technology leads to distracted...
5 hidden health concerns after a car crash
Many people experience serious injuries after a vehicle accident. While your seatbelt and airbag may have prevented most of your issues in a crash, causing you to believe you were uninjured, there may still be underlying medical problems. After a car accident, you...