The road is a complicated system. Drivers with different destinations and intentions have to work around each other, sometimes for a prolonged amount of time. When people begin to look at other drivers as a hindrance, tempers can flare. It is one thing to become angry...
Year: 2021
Does driving in the dark increase accident risk?
As the sun sets earlier and the days become shorter, your schedule may require you to drive in the dark more often than usual. While you may be familiar with driving at night, doing so often comes with increased dangers and risks. Bright headlights, vision...
Are you really ready to accept a prosecutor’s plea deal?
If you are facing criminal charges, there is a good chance a prosecutor may offer you a plea deal. After all, according to reporting from KSMU, roughly 95% of criminal prosecutions in the U.S. end with guilty pleas instead of judge or jury verdicts. Depending on the...
Is this cold stress?
Working outdoors comes with certain health concerns and safety risks no matter what time of the year it is. Of course, as the days get shorter and colder, you will have to handle cold-related risks even if you do not deal with a lot of snow or ice. Cold stress on the...
Is drowsy driving as dangerous as it seems?
In recent years, more attention has come to the potential hazards related to drowsy driving. Experts across the board paint it as one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving, which says a lot, given this category also includes the highly fatal act of...
Can the prosecution back out of a plea deal?
If you face criminal charges, and if there is a strong likelihood that the prosecution will secure a conviction, a plea bargain may offer the most favorable outcome. If the prosecution offers a deal and you accept it, the courts will consider it legally binding, much...
Defensive driving can keep you safer on the road
A defensive driver is someone who is on alert for potential dangers and risky behaviors. It is about keeping yourself and your passengers safe while practicing habits that will help lessen your chances of becoming involved in a motor vehicle collision. Keep your...
What is simple affray?
In North Carolina, the law merges assault, which is the threat of bodily harm, and battery, which is unlawful bodily contact, into a single crime. The same law that defines and imposes penalties for assault and battery also covers a similar offense, simple affray....
Do aggressive drivers pose a roadway threat?
Road rage - the feeling of anger or irritation that many drivers experience when on the road - serves as a common unifier among many drivers. In fact, a study by AAA reported that up to 80 percent of drivers admitted to experiencing road rage at some point....
What are the penalties for “death-by-vehicle” in N.C.?
Regardless of in which state you live, causing a motor vehicle accident that results in the death of another person is a serious matter. In North Carolina, however, it is more than a “serious matter.” It may constitute a criminal offense. According to DrivingLaws, if...