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The winter has a potential to damage the roads, and even though North Carolina doesn’t see the kind of ice and snow other northern states would, potholes and other damage still have to be repaired. Unfortunately, that does mean that spring is often the start of...
You’ve heard stories of people facing a mountain of medical bills after spending weeks or months in the hospital. You know that medical bills are one of the leading causes of bankruptcy in the United States, and it’s no surprise when you look at those numbers. It’s...
If you are like many dog owners, just saying, “Want to go for a ride?” is enough to spark wild joy and “zoomies” in your dog. While this is not universal, most dogs love to take a ride with their owners, whether it’s a cross-country road trip or across town to the dog...
With the police respond to the scene of a car crash in North Carolina, they investigate carefully. Their report will indicate which driver they believe was at fault for the crash. They may even issue a citation to that driver. The insurance companies for the drivers...
Most of us have seen videos showing crash dummies strapped into vehicles as it travels in the direction of another car, wall or another non-moving object. One reason why regulators perform such testing is to determine how crashworthy a vehicle is. These tests often...
Motorcycles are fun to drive and have a different feel than riding in a passenger vehicle. Unfortunately, the extra freedom that comes with riding a motorcycle does mean that drivers and passengers are at a higher risk of injuries. There has long been an issue with...
Crashes can happen for a variety of reasons, but one of the most common is when a driver follows too closely to another and can’t stop in time when the vehicle in front of them slows or maneuvers. Take, for example, this case out of North Carolina. A Rowan County...
You’d never get behind the wheel while intoxicated. What more can you do to keep the roads safe from drunk drivers? Plenty -- particularly around the holiday season. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, drunk driving surges every holiday season. Every...
Riding a bicycle is dangerous. It's even more so when bicyclists don't wear helmets, though. Researchers at Taylor & Francis Group set out to better understand whether some bikers are more apt to suffer neck or head injuries in bicycle accidents. They identified...
While your teenager is looking forward to spending time behind the wheel, you may not be nearly as excited about it. In fact, you may be downright concerned for their safety and well-being. It’s natural to have concerns about your teen driver, especially if they just...
