Experiencing a car accident in North Carolina can leave you feeling wary of driving again. You might feel distrustful of other people and paranoid about their actions. Regaining confidence will take time and persistence. Knowing some strategies for overcoming this...
Insurance companies do not want to pay out for car accidents. The truth is, they want to pay you as little as possible after experiencing a motor vehicle crash, even though you might think they work for you. Insurance is still a business; they do not make money by...
Your teens may pick up a variety of driving habits from a number of places, including driving classes, their friends and even from television and movies they see, but did you know that the majority of their driving practices come from you, their parent? According to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...