According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2005 fatal car crashes in North Carolina resulted in costs of $1.5 billion. According to that study, which was discussed in an earlier blog post, medical-related costs constituted $18 million of...
Month: February 2015
You’ve been in a car wreck. Now what?
Car wrecks are unexpected and stressful. Even the most careful driver can be in a wreck.Immediately after the wreck: Take a breath and stay calm. Call 911. Turn on your car's hazard lights. Check for injuries - yours and your passengers. If you are able to move...
Motorcyclist killed in Raleigh after collision with pickup truck
Motorcyclists in Raleigh, North Carolina, understand that the consequences of being involved in an accident while on a motorcycle can be severe. In order to counter those risks, motorcyclists take a number of safety precautions but still, every now and then, a...
Requirements a school bus driver must meet in North Carolina
Every day, thousands of children in Raleigh go to school by bus. If even one of these buses is involved in an accident, the consequences can be very serious, especially because there are children on board most times. Recent examples of such accidents in the...
How North Carolina determines damages in wrongful death cases
When a loved one dies in an accident because of the negligence of another person, surviving family members often choose to file a lawsuit to seek compensation from the party determined to have been negligent. Under North Carolina's laws, the action must be...