Car accidents are one of the largest contributors to traumatic brain injuries in North Carolina and throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 64,000 deaths involving traumatic brain injuries in 2020. That...
Car Accidents
Your next steps after a crash with a distracted driver
You carefully comply with all traffic laws and you have the right-of-way, but a distracted driver crashes into you and causes bodily harm and property damage. While all car accidents create stress and uncertainty, the frustration of dealing with something entirely...
What is the impact of distractions while driving?
Whether someone is talking to another person or using a handheld device, this distracted person can cause a crash in an instant. Driving requires your full attention. Knowing how these distractions can affect other drivers around you is important for you to stay safe...
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...
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...
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....
Inattentional blindness vs. distracted driving
The lack of safety features and the protection of a frame mean motorcycle collisions with passenger cars and trucks in North Carolina often have devastating results. As a rider, even if you take precautions, it may not be enough. Expectation plays a role in what...
How can North Carolina drivers avoid distracted driving?
No matter how long you have had your license, or how confident you are in your driving skills, you must still remain alert and aware behind the wheel. This entails avoiding distracted driving behaviors at all costs. According to the North Carolina Department of...
Tragic accident kills two in Johnston County
Car accidents can have substantial effects on victims and their families. Property damage, insurance trouble and physical injuries can take their toll and cause ongoing problems. Perhaps the most tragic outcome of a car accident is when victims suffer life-altering or...
Is the poor health of truck drivers putting you at risk?
Tractor-trailers are common on roadways in Asheville and around North Carolina. When approaching or passing one, you must respect the driver's blind spots. After all, the sheer size of commercial vehicles, which may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, often makes them...