The most common cause of car accidents at intersections is vehicles making left turns. There are multiple reasons for this. A driver who is turning may not see a vehicle coming because their vision is somewhat obstructed or they misjudge the speed the vehicle is approaching and think they have enough time to make that…
One of the effects of being in a car crash that many people aren’t aware of is the possibility of going into a state of shock. The whole experience of the crash can be both psychologically and physically jarring. While psychological shock typically fades in a few hours following the accident, physical shock can cause…
Northeast North Carolina receives more than its share of major storms. Hurricanes, tropical storms and nor’easters hit the Outer Banks frequently. Flooding and wind damage are just a fact of life for residents of Ocracoke, Nags Head, Duck, Moyock, Elizabeth City and the other community along the Atlantic Ocean and on both sides of the…
Most people don’t give their back a second thought – until something happens to cause back pain. Suddenly, that’s all they can think of because that pain interferes with their ability to enjoy a pain-free day. The back is compromised of a complicated system of bones, nerves, muscles, and tissues. The spine itself is made…
During 2018, 88 motorcycle riders died in crashes on Virginia roads and highways. According to reports collected by the state Department of Motor Vehicles, 59 of those fatalities occurred in crashes involving more than one vehicle. The leading causes of all types of crashes in Virginia were following too closely, failing to yield right of…