January, 2019 | Asheville Attorneys | Criminal Defense, Family Law & Personal Injury

Riskier ways of using phones raise driver distraction levels

by Nielsen Legal | Jan 30, 2019 | car accidents

Distracted driving is a widespread issue in North Carolina, and phone use is one of the largest factors. However, some ways of using a handheld phone are riskier than others. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just released a study comparing observational...

Most cases tried in America involve misdemeanors

by Nielsen Legal | Jan 15, 2019 | criminal defense

According to data from the FBI, cases involving misdemeanor charges account for 80 percent of criminal dockets in America. There are about 13 million misdemeanor cases annually in North Carolina and throughout the country. Such a large caseload may result in...

Some truck drivers dangerously fighting fatigue with stimulants

by Nielsen Legal | Jan 3, 2019 | personal injury

Because of the massive weight of trucks, victims of accidents involving these vehicles in North Carolina are often drivers of smaller vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists or other individuals who may be in the path of a collision. An increasing number of drivers are on...