According to national statistics, people who have used marijuana are 25 percent more likely to be involved in a car accident than drivers who don’t use marijuana. These statistics are even more alarming when combined with another set of statistics – the number of people who acknowledge driving after consuming marijuana increased by 47 percent…
One of the most serious types of vehicle accidents that occur are those that involve pedestrians. Although all North Carolina car accidents can result in serious injury or death, pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to severe injury because there is nothing to protect them from the impact of a moving vehicle. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp,…
A recent car accident that police say was alcohol-related has resulted in its residents again requesting that town leaders address safety concerns regarding Virginia Tech Students. The crash occurred on Harrell Street in Blacksburg, when a drunk driver – later identified as a student from Virginia Tech – crashed his vehicle into three other cars,…
One of the most fun – and the most dangerous – vehicles is a motorcycle. Although the thrill of riding can be exhilarating, there is an alarming danger to both operator and passenger because of the lack of protection there is when riding a motorcycle. This is why injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident can…
With so many miles of highway traveled by motorcyclists in both North Carolina and the greater United States, motorcycle accidents are an unfortunate inevitability. It is important that you always put health and safety first when a motorcycle accident occurs, moving to the shoulder of the road as soon as you are able, or signaling…