Your spouse was heading home from work when they were struck by an errant driver. They were declared deceased at the scene of the collision. In that moment, your entire life was changed. Your family lost the breadwinner, and you lost your spouse. You never expected...
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
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...
Why do fatal crashes happen?
Did you know that over 38,000 people living in the United States die as a result of being involved in motor vehicle collisions each year? The U.S. traffic fatality rate is a shocking 12.4 deaths per 100,000 people, which is why you see so many crashes on a daily...
Hold the motorist who killed your loved one accountable
Data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that at least 90 people die in car crashes here in the U.S. daily. These fatal crashes don't always involve multiple motorists. It's sadly quite common for drivers to perish in single...
Cary woman killed by teenage driver
Teenage drivers in the Cary area and across the United States often have a reputation for bad driving. Teenage brains are not fully developed until they are in their 20s, which can result in teens making bad decisions. A tragic fatal accident recently occurred in Cary...
Man charged in fatal crash near Cary
The importance of driving safely at all times is a value that is emulated by most Cary area drivers. Drivers understand that engaging in reckless activities can cause significant injuries or even death. An accident that occurred in the Cary area recently has resulted...
Driver charged with involuntary manslaughter in woman’s death
A 55-year-old woman who was struggling for life out of grave injuries she suffered after a driver struck her in a busy Charlotte road died last week at a local medical center. After the death of the victim, law enforcement officials charged the driver with a new...
Negligence and the standard of proof
A man was killed near Raleigh recently when he was struck by another vehicle after he stepped out of his pickup truck. According to police, the man and his son were driving on North Carolina Highway 540 when the trailer they were pulling came unhitched. The man got...
Teen killed by hit-and-run driver
Many people in the Cary area walk to their destination. Pedestrians are everywhere, whether they're going to church, to school, their jobs, a store, or just enjoying a leisurely stroll. Most of the time pedestrians are able to safely share the road with other drivers....