In 2009, approximately 1,314 people were killed in car accident deaths in North Carolina (NC). This was a decrease from 1,423 car wreck deaths in 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It’s good to know less people are dying in car crashes in and around NC, but over 1,300 lives lost is…
The new North Carolina law banning text messaging and driving went into effect in December of last year, but police are struggling to enforce the new law and many drivers are struggling to put down their cell phone and concentrate on the road. While the vast majority of North Carolina drivers agree that texting is…
Suffering from a whiplash injury from a car accident, you will more than likely become painfully aware of a few differences in the quality of your life. To begin with you’ll certainly notice pain with even the slightest neck movements. Almost all whiplash injuries to the neck/spine are followed by pain to the person suffering…
A spotlight was placed on the safety risks of texting while driving. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to Oprah, the message is clear – do not text and drive. However, there are some individuals on the road with the misguided mindset that “tweeting” (i.e. posting messages on Twitter) is somehow different from texting…
Hydroplaning is a common cause of car wrecks in and around North Carolina (NC). There are ways to reduce the risk of hydroplaning. Read this blog to learn what they are.