On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Jul 15, 2019 | car accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are commonplace on North Carolina roads. Suffering an injury of any variation in an accident entitles you to recover damages; however, contributory negligence laws may prevent you from getting as much as you need. Our attorneys at Nielsen Legal...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Jun 20, 2019 | car accidents
The results of several studies reveal that most motorists in North Carolina and around the country understand that drowsy driving can be extremely dangerous. However, a worrying number of them also admit that they routinely get behind the wheel or stay on the road...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Jun 13, 2019 | car accidents
North Carolina roads may prove frustrating, especially during your commute to and from work. Traffic woes plague well-populated areas as throngs of motorists try and make their way from one place to another around the clock. Accidents happen, but those that occur...
by Nielsen Legal | Feb 26, 2019 | car accidents
Drivers who caused deadly two-vehicle accidents in North Carolina and around the country were much more likely to test positive for opioid prescription painkillers than drivers who did not cause the crash, according to a study. The research was published in JAMA...
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...
by Nielsen Legal | Dec 5, 2018 | car accidents
Blizzard-like and icy conditions sometimes take North Carolina drivers by surprise during the late fall and winter months. But new safety technologies, such as traction control capabilities, that are used properly, and some commonsense precautions may reduce driving...
by Nielsen Legal | Nov 7, 2018 | car accidents
Most drivers in North Carolina understand that heading out in the early morning or late afternoon means driving in bright sunlight. If possible, commuters could try waiting until the sun completely rises or sets below the horizon. In any case, it is important to keep...
by Nielsen Legal | Oct 12, 2018 | car accidents
Cars with automatic driving features are becoming more common on roadways in North Carolina. One of the most notable is Tesla’s Autopilot feature. In its recently published Vehicle Safety Report, Tesla asserts that this pseudo self-driving feature prevents...
