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…
Riding in the Backseat of a Pickup Could be Dangerous You may feel safe when you are riding in a large pickup truck. Generally, when a pickup truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the truck will sustain less damage. Some of the larger pickup trucks are becoming more popular, and…
Is it Legal to Turn Right on Red in North Carolina? The first traffic light was installed more than 100 years ago, in 1914 The three-light traffic light came less than ten years later. Cities and towns slowly began to put in traffic lights as cars became more common. Today,…
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…
Accident Reconstruction – How Important is it? Accidents occur on a daily basis and while usually minor, some accidents are serious and result in severe injuries or fatalities. When an accident is serious, it may require an investigation to determine the cause and the negligent party. In North Carolina, only…
Truck Accident Leaves Live Turkeys on the Roadway Thanksgiving is coming, but you do not expect to see turkeys on the road. Yet that is exactly what happened in a bizarre truck accident in Davidson County. The crash happened on Interstate 85, near Lexington, North Carolina. The accident involved a…
Deadliest Roads in North Carolina If you live in North Carolina, you likely drive many miles around the state, both for pleasure and for work. There are many scenic drives and we also have many highways. Even with the latest vehicle safety features, driving can be dangerous. In 2022, there…
Can a Bar or Restaurant Be Deemed Responsible if They Overserve a Customer? You may have witnessed someone in a bar or restaurant getting served more drinks even though they were obviously intoxicated. You might wonder how the person will be able to get home or whether they will be…
Can I File a Lawsuit Against Law Enforcement? If you get hurt because of another driver’s negligence, you can file a claim against that driver. But what happens in cases where the accident was caused by a police vehicle or due to a police pursuit? In those instances, you may…
Important Facts About Truck Accidents Trucks are an essential part of life. We need trucks to deliver the food and goods we need for every aspect of our lives. Unfortunately, that means we have to share the roads with large, commercial trucks on a daily basis. Thousands of people each…