A car accident can reshape your life. If you’ve been injured in one, then you know all too well the physical and emotional pain and suffering that can be thrust upon you, not to mention the financial losses caused by unexpected medical expenses and lost wages. While...
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Car Accidents
Is it safe to take that work phone call while driving?
As part of your employment, you may have been issued a company cellphone. While this makes work easier, some people in the Fayetteville area may feel like due to having a company cellphone they are always “on call” and simply cannot ignore the ding of a text message...
What are the different types of car accident damages?
Victims of car accidents can recover compensation for their damages when they have been injured by a negligent or careless driver. It is helpful for car accident victims to understand how a personal injury claim for damages can help them and to be familiar with the...
Distracted driving is dangerous and should be avoided
Distracted driving is dangerous and can cause serious car accidents and injuries to victims. The injuries and harm associated with a distracted driving-related car accident can be something victims and families are left facing and dealing with for a lifetime. For that...
North Carolina falls short of traffic safety goal
The North Carolina Department of Transportation had two big-picture goals for 2020: to improve traffic safety and to reduce the fatality rate for motor vehicle accidents. Sadly, these goals were not met. Last year, the traffic fatality rate was 1.21. As of this...
Potential cell phone distractions on the rise
North Carolina drivers might be more aware of the dangers of texting and driving, but studies show that they and motorists throughout the country might be using their phones more for gaming and social media while they drive. All of these can be dangerous distractions....
Estimated 5,000 drowsy driving fatalities in 2015
North Carolina motorists may be surprised to learn that an estimated 5,000 people died in 2015 around the country as a result of drowsy driving. People who drive while sleep-deprived are more likely to cause accidents as their reaction times are slower and they may...
Car crash data shows fatality rate still far too high
Over the past several decades, North Carolina and the rest of the United States has worked to reduce the traffic fatality rates. While progress has been made, data shows that the U.S. still lags behind other high-income countries. According to a Centers for Disease...
What the deadliest 100 days means for teen drivers
To many, the Memorial Day weekend holiday is the gateway to summer. It is a time like no other for many high-school kids, college grads (and those in college) because they are able to spend much more time with friends and travel.While many kids see the summer as a...
Traffic fatalities in North Carolina surge by 19 percent
Traffic accident fatalities in North Carolina during the first six months of 2015 were 19 percent higher than during the same period in 2014 according to a report released by the National Safety Council. The nonprofit group studied federal accident data to compare the...