When you were struck by another driver, you ended up being badly hurt. You knew that your life was going to be different as soon as you saw that you couldn't feel your legs.Your intention is to hold the other driver responsible for the crash, but at the scene, they...
Inattentional blindness may be to blame for motorcycle crashes
One of the biggest dangers that motorcyclists face out on the road is the prospect of being hit by a driver. Police often report to the scene to ask what happened leading up to the crash after incidents like these occur. Drivers often tell law enforcement that they...
What are the most common crashes leading to fatalities?
When you're driving, the last thing you want to think about is the potential to get into a fatal collision. Unfortunately, there is always the risk of getting into a fatal crash because not all drivers are safe. Mistakes can be made, and those mistakes may lead to...
It’s a commercial driver’s responsibility to be safe
Commercial vehicles come in many shapes and sizes, but one thing is true of all of them: They're heavy. A large box truck, a semitruck, tow trucks, buses and other vehicles weigh thousands of pounds more than the passenger vehicles around them. As a result, any kind...
Speeding is a risk that truck drivers shouldn’t take
Reckless driving is something that can cause crashes that take lives. No driver should act recklessly, but truck drivers should be particularly cautious not to cause collisions.There are a few actions that everyone can agree are reckless. Some of them include: Going...
WalkBikeNC attempts to reduce injuries and deaths for pedestrians
North Carolina is a beautiful state to live in. It's warm almost all year, which means that pedestrians can jog, walk and run, ride bikes and otherwise enjoy the outdoors every season.Unfortunately, there are a great number of pedestrian and cyclist crashes that...
What happens after a fatal car crash?
Losing a loved one in a car crash is horrible, and you may feel completely lost. Many people don't know what happens next or how to deal with the many things that have to happen soon after a collision.It's good to know what happens after a fatal car crash, so that you...
Going out on your motorcycle? Here’s why you’re at risk
If you want to ride your motorcycle, you are probably already aware that doing so could put you at risk of being involved in a crash. Even if you drive only during the day and during times when there isn't much traffic, it takes only one person to make a mistake and...
5 killed in serious collision on Interstate 485
When a driver isn't obeying the speed limit and isn't driving safely, it's more than fair for a family who has lost their loved ones to pursue a lawsuit or claim against them. Distractions, negligence and reckless behaviors put everyone on the roads at risk.Take, for...
Truck drivers need to pass their biennial medical exams
There are many medical conditions that can affect truck drivers. That's why they are required to pass a physical exam and to obtain a medical card from the Department of Transportation.Truck drivers need to pass several tests before they can get their licenses. Some...