Most road users are likely aware that drunk driving is a major public safety concern. Many motorists have encountered devastating accidents and sustained catastrophic injuries due to drunk driving. For this reason, it is important to raise awareness about the factors...
The force of a car accident can leave individuals facing serious injuries, whether it was a rear-end collision or a head-on collision. And it is this force and the jarring movement that can also cause serious damage to one’s back muscles – or their spinal cord. Back...
Rideshare services are a convenience that many people enjoy, whether they are exploring a new city or traveling around their own hometown. Many people take advantage of these services since they can call a ride directly from an app. Ridesharing might be incredibly...
Driving in the rain can be a hassle. However, it is critical to remember that changes in weather conditions also mean changes in road conditions. Even if North Carolina motorists take more care behind the wheel when it rains, it is still common to wonder: just how...
There are about 228 million drivers in the U.S., divided in half almost exactly between men and women. The equity doesn’t extend to motor vehicle crashes involving injuries, however. According to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS),...
It is no secret that pedestrians are one of the groups most at risk on the road. Compared to steel-built vehicles, they are extremely vulnerable to suffering severe or fatal injuries in even a minor accident. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) established...
Distracted driving is a rampant risk on roads across the country. And many people have heard it is especially common for teens to engage in distractions – especially when it comes to using their cellphones while driving. Even though North Carolina has laws...
If a car accident on North Carolina roads leaves an individual with a severe injury, it can change his or her entire life. A broken leg, head injury or back injury can take a long time to heal. All the while, it can prevent individuals from working or participating in...
A car accident on North Carolina roads can lead to more than just physical injuries. Physical injuries may require the most immediate attention, and they can have a considerable impact on an individual’s life. However, it is common for individuals to suffer emotional...
Nowadays, most new vehicles on North Carolina roads come with driver assistance technologies. The purpose of these technologies is to reduce – or even avoid – auto accidents. This might lead many people to wonder: Is this technology really helping to reduce crashes?...
