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 their favorite activities. In a […]

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Auto accidents happen so fast. They are overwhelming and scary, and often even more so if the reckless driver at fault speeds away without any regard for the damage he or she caused. And, unfortunately, it seems that hit-and-run accidents are only happening more frequently. Hit-and-runs have increased over the years A 2018 report from […]

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It should not surprise anyone that police in North Carolina are reporting fewer car accidents since the governor’s stay-at-home order first went into effect on March 30. With highway traffic down as much as 50%, it makes sense that fewer cars, trucks and SUVs on the roads would mean fewer crashes, including on city streets. […]

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Drivers in Durham and Raleigh likely understand that every time they take to the area’s roads, they run the risk of being involved in a car accident (indeed, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were 275,067 crashes reported in the state in 2017). Yet most drivers likely believe themselves to be safe […]

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While you’re behind the wheel or walking through a parking area, it’s important to be just as alert as you would be on a main road. In fact, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), more than 50,000 crashes take place in parking lots and garages each year. These happen because of most people have […]

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It had been more than a year since measurable snow amounts fell in North Carolina. However, after a storm last week, some areas reported up to four inches. The snow and freezing temperatures reportedly contributed to multiple motor vehicle accidents across the state. Snowy weather can cause serious accidents One of the most serious accidents […]

Posted in Personal Injury | Comments Off on Multiple car accidents result from N.C. winter weather

A recent study of crash volumes and accident totals across the country shows that total motor vehicle accidents in Raleigh have decreased by 25.5% since 2018. Over the same time period, total crashes for the United States as a whole increased by 6.8%. Nevertheless, the same research ranks Raleigh sixth among the top 10 most […]

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Winters in North Carolina typically don’t involve much snow, in contrast to other regions of the United States. However, this area is prone to rain during the winter months, which can also be hazardous to drivers. Knowing how to navigate wet, rainy roads is a must to keep yourself and other motorists safe. In this […]

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Every day, hundreds of people suffer serious and disabling injuries in auto accidents. If a careless driver struck you while walking in downtown Durham or Raleigh, you may be dealing with expensive medical bills on top of lost wages. Losing income is likely detrimental to your family. Knowing what to do after a serious injury […]

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