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What is Contributory Negligence?
To recover damages after a car accident in Charlotte, North Carolina, you must establish that the other driver was liable for the accident. This can be done by showing that the other driver was negligent somehow. For example, if the other driver was speeding or failed to yield the right of way, this would…
5 Defensive Driving Tips to Prevent a Car Accident
In 2020, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reported that 105,382 car accidents resulted in injury. As one of the thousands of drivers on the road, sharing it with others can be a challenge. Here are five defensive driving tips to help you get to your destination as safely as possible and prevent…
What Compensation Can I Receive After A Car Accident?
For the lucky few, car accidents can result in a couple of phone calls to the insurance company and may take just an hour out of their day. For others, a car accident can be a traumatic, life-altering, and costly event. Depending on certain factors, you may be entitled to compensation following a car…
New Year’s Car Accident Statistics
New Year’s Eve is a historical event celebrated by millions of people around the globe. The holiday is meant to celebrate the end of an old year and look forward to the start of the new one. With celebrations making a significant return this holiday, accidents are expected to rise. In this blog post,…
Do I Sue the Driver or the Vehicle’s Owner?
In most circumstances, there is only one person liable if a car accident is caused: the driver who caused the collision. However, there are certain situations where liability might extend to more parties. What You Should Do Following an Accident If you are involved in an auto wreck, it is vital to check and…
Common Types of Car Accidents that Drunk Drivers Cause
Common Types of Car Accidents that Drunk Drivers Cause Drunk driving accounts for nearly a third of all traffic-related deaths in the United States each year. For those who survive accidents involving drunk drivers, their injuries are also catastrophic. They commonly face traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, paralysis, and other life-altering damages to…
Drunk Driving Related Injury Statistics
Unfortunately, drunk driving is very common throughout the United States. We all know how dangerous it is, yet the issue persists. We’ve outlined some of the most shocking drunk driving-related injury statistics below to give you a better understanding of just how pervasive the issue truly is. Someone Dies Every 48 Minutes Due to…
5 Things You Should Know About Drunk Driving Related Injuries
We all know drunk driving is dangerous, yet it still happens all the time. Unfortunately, when drunk drivers cause accidents, the wrecks are often very serious, and significant damage results. As a people, we have much better chances of reducing the number of drunk driving-related injuries that occur each year if we understand just…
How to Identify and Report a Drunk or Reckless Driver in North Carolina
Drunk drivers are a serious danger to themselves and everyone else on the road around them. That’s why it is so important to report drunk drivers when you come across them. However, it’s impossible to report a drunk driver if you cannot first identify their behaviors. Read on to learn some tips for identifying…
3 of the Most Dangerous North Carolina Roads
As you know, it can be dangerous to drive on any road. The safety of a street at any given moment depends on the road conditions, time of day, weather conditions, etc. Many elements have the potential to cause car accidents. However, certain North Carolina roads appear to be more dangerous than others, for…