North Carolina Traffic Safety Although manufacturers are making vehicles with more safety features than ever before, the number of accidents is still significant. North Carolina ranks consistently in the top 10 states with the most accidents. Traffic safety is something that everyone needs to be concerned about. People can learn…
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Who Pays for Damages After a Car Accident in North Carolina?
Who Pays for Damages After a Car Accident in North Carolina? Car accidents occur quite often. There were more than five million accidents reported to police in the United States in 2020 alone. Most crashes are minor, but some result in major damages as well as injuries and fatalities. According…
Two Dead in Crash on US 70 Likely Caused by Wrong Way Driver
Two Dead in Crash on US 70 Likely Caused by Wrong Way Driver Two men died, and a teenage boy was seriously injured in a crash on US 70. The accident occurred during the early morning hours and appeared to be a head-on collision. Both cars appeared to be horribly…
What Happens if I am Injured by a Driver Without Insurance?
What Happens if I am Injured by a Driver Without Insurance? There are, on average, 6 million vehicle accidents every year in the United States. Chances are, you will be involved in a traffic crash at some time or another in your life. Fortunately, most car accidents are minor and…
North Carolina Car Accident Statistics
North Carolina Car Accident Statistics Most people own a vehicle, and many families own multiple vehicles. There are 7.3 million licensed drivers in North Carolina and 9.7 million registered vehicles, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT). North Carolina has one of the largest state-maintained highway systems in the…
Is North Carolina a No-Fault State for Car Accident Claims?
Is North Carolina a No-Fault State for Car Accident Claims? There are millions of car accidents every year across the United States. Many of these result in serious injuries or deaths. According to statistics compiled by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the national fatality rate is 12.9 deaths…
Driver Killed in Hit and Run on Interstate 26
Driver Killed in Hit and Run on Interstate 26 A woman was hit and killed after she stopped on Interstate 26 in Henderson County, North Carolina. The accident happened at about 12:30 am on Christmas morning near mile marker 46. Police were called to the location for a report of…
One Student Killed and Two Injured in Crash With Tanker Truck
One Student Killed and Two Injured in Crash With Tanker Truck One high school student was killed, and two others were injured in a morning crash near their school. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District confirmed the collision and offered counseling to assist students and others who were affected by the terrible…
NTSB Calls Highway Deaths a Public Health Crisis
NTSB Calls Highway Deaths a Public Health Crisis Highway deaths continue to rise, so much so that the National Transportation Safety Board has declared a public health crisis. There are about 43,000 deaths each year as a result of accidents on United States roadways. The statement from the NTSB came…
How Safe are Autonomous Vehicles?
How Safe are Autonomous Vehicles? Autonomous vehicles have been in the works for at least a few years and many people wondered if they would ever really be on the streets. Autonomous vehicles are on the roads today and their numbers are likely going to increase in the next few…