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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 specifically prohibiting even the hands-free use of cellphones for drivers under 18, it is often difficult to…[...]

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Most people know that a DWI can result in serious, long-lasting consequences. In addition to fines, fees and potential jail time, individuals might even lose their driving privileges for a period of time. Even when they get their license restored, it could come with a catch. There are some cases when individuals might have to install an ignition interlock device.…[...]

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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 recent blog post, we discussed…[...]

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There is not a true consensus regarding the definition of white-collar crime. It is a relatively broad term that can represent a wide range of fraud committed by business and/or government professionals. In general, these crimes are defined by deceit, concealment or a violation of trust motivated by finances and usually do not involve physical violence or force. Due to…[...]

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Evidence usually plays the biggest role in a DWI case. And an individual’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is often the most important component of evidence in the prosecution’s case. This is why many people wonder if they can refuse BAC testing. While individuals often can refuse standardized field sobriety tests, refusing chemical BAC tests is different since individuals give their…[...]

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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 trauma and distress after an accident as well. So, what should individuals know about how a crash…[...]

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According to Georgetown University, roughly 131 million people in the United States take prescription drugs for various reasons, whether long-term for chronic pain, high blood pressure, generalized anxiety disorder or short-term as they recover from a serious injury. Regardless of the reason, that is a significant percentage of the adult population. It is incredibly common to take prescription drugs. However,…[...]

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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? Driver assistance technologies are meant to prevent accidents Common driver assistance technologies include, but are not limited…[...]

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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 the AAA Foundation for Traffic…[...]

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The United States Health & Human Services reports that one-in-five adolescents between the ages of 12 and 20 have consumed alcohol in the last 30 days. That high rate of underage drinking plus the high rate of binge drinking this age group participates in also places adolescents over the age of 16 at risk for driving under the influence. Adolescents…[...]

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