On behalf of Nielsen Legal | May 28, 2020 | car accidents
Following North Carolina motorcycle laws and safety recommendations is a smart choice for bikers in the state. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists make up a disproportionate number of traffic fatalities. While motorcycle...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Mar 23, 2020 | car accidents
Many people may worry about the dangers they face on the roads when they are near a semi-truck. These fears are not without some legitimacy as the sheer size and weight of these big rigs can certainly contribute to extreme outcomes if and when an accident occurs...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Mar 10, 2020 | car accidents
As a North Carolina resident, it is reasonable for you to know how well your state is doing when it comes to keeping people safe. While certainly the state alone cannot be responsible for preventing car accidents, the laws that it puts in place do go a long way toward...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Mar 10, 2020 | car accidents
North Carolina residents may be drowsy during their morning commute as a result of losing one hour of sleep with daylight saving time. What they may be unaware of is that DST has been linked with an annual increase in fatal car crashes nationwide for the first week of...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Mar 3, 2020 | car accidents
It is common to feel angry while navigating through traffic on a busy day in North Carolina. Whether caught behind a slow motorist or rushing to get to an important appointment, it is frustrating to get caught in a busy rush of vehicles. In fact, more than 80% of...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Feb 12, 2020 | car accidents
North Carolina residents may check to see what a vehicle’s safety rating is before buying. This five-star safety rating system, developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the 1990s, can certainly be helpful, but there is a widely felt...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Dec 9, 2019 | car accidents
It goes without saying that drivers in Asheville need to remain alert and attentive at all times. This will help them in seeing and avoiding obstacles in the road ahead. Yet the responsibility to ensure that obstacles in the roadway do not cause accidents does not lie...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Nov 8, 2019 | car accidents
Getting into a car crash can be a scary enough experience, which is why some motorists do not want to call the police to come to an accident scene, perhaps fearing what the police will say or do. North Carolina actually does not require drivers involved in accidents...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Sep 20, 2019 | car accidents, Traffic Violations
Car accidents happen all the time in North Carolina, but that does not mean that this state has drivers who worse than other states. There is a lot of information about accidents, including what causes them and who is most likely to get into them. There are also...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Sep 5, 2019 | car accidents
Distracted drivers in North Carolina can cause serious accidents. Nowadays, drivers have a lot of demands on their attention. It is crucial to stay focused. Safe drivers are drivers who are not distracted. One way to ensure that you drive safer is to know the...
