If a large truck collides with you while you are walking, riding a bicycle, riding a motorcycle or inside of a vehicle, the crash could permanently alter the course of your life. You could have to miss work due to an injury that leaves you bedridden, or you could...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How can distracted driving cause serious injuries?
As you travel on a highway or other crowded street, you may begin to notice subtle signs of drivers struggling with distractions. Some people may assume that distracted driving is not as harmful as drunk driving or driving under the influence. However, there are still...
What all parents should know about seat back failures
Even though modern cars, pickup trucks and SUVs have hundreds of safety features, they remain risky for young passengers. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health, accidents continue to be the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1...
The danger of drowsy driving
Drinking alcohol. Speeding. Texting. These are the types of factors that come to mind when people think of driver behaviors that may cause crashes. Although often overlooked as potentially dangerous driving behavior, getting behind the wheel while overly tired or...
Who is at fault in a multiple-car accident?
When one car crashes into another, the fault may or may not be easy to determine. A two-car collision may not be too challenging to investigate. Determining fault after a multicar crash on a North Carolina highway could be far more complicated. Multicar crashes not...
What are the most common lethal mistakes made by drivers?
When you’re driving on North Carolina roads, you expect to have a relatively stress-free experience. Unfortunately, while you can control what you do behind the wheel, you can’t always anticipate that all other drivers will take the same care. There are certain lethal...
What spinal injuries can occur after a car accident?
Statistics show that car accidents cause the most spinal injuries at a rate of 38%, or 17,000 cases annually. The spinal column is delicate and houses nerves, bones and ligaments that help the body stand erect. Car accidents can cause several types spinal cord...
Car accidents as a major cause of traumatic brain injuries
North Carolina residents may have heard about traumatic brain injuries, but they may not realize just how common they are or how devastating they can be. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has noted that there are roughly 1.7 million traumatic brain...