One of the deadliest types of North Carolina car accidents is a wrong-way crash. Statistics for these accidents show an alarming increase in the number of these accidents that occur each year. According to a major study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the average number of deaths per year in wrong-way accidents…
Spring is right around the corner in North Carolina and that means many more people are going out and enjoying the good weather. That also means that there are more commuters on the roads. And while many of those drivers may take extra precautions during the winter months to avoid crashes, there are situations that…
Most parents believe that they are often better drivers when they have their children in the car with them. After all, children are our most precious cargo, and we do all we can as parents to protect them. One of the most important factors that we may not realize is that having children in the…
A North Carolina car accident can leave its victims with serious injuries. Even seemingly trivial injuries could require surgery and long-term rehabilitation. The at-fault driver is typically liable for all damages incurred by the victim as a result of the accident. These damages include tangible items, such as hospital bills and lost earnings. They can…
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drowsy driving causes more than 100,000 crashes a year, resulting in 1,500 fatalities and another 70,000 injuries. Other statistics show one in six deadly fatal accidents involves a drowsy driver. And although over 96 percent of people say they are totally against allowing someone…