Wrong-way drivers sometimes get played for laughs in television and movies. However, they are no laughing matter when you actually see someone driving the wrong way down the highway. What causes drivers to end up on the wrong side of the highway? Sometimes a driver...
car accidents
What if I’m in a collision with an uninsured driver?
Anytime you are involved in a serious auto accident is frightening and frustrating. In the moments after the crash, you’re worried about your injuries and if any of your passengers have injuries. Then, you think about how much damage your car sustained and how long it...
Car goes over bridge due to collision with tractor-trailer
The stakes are high in a collision between a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer. Because of its mass, a tractor-trailer can exert much more force when the two vehicles collide. Sometimes the force is sufficient to move the passenger vehicle in an unexpected...
Types of injuries to watch for after a car crash
Immediately after a motor vehicle accident, you will not notice the full extent of your injuries as some symptoms appear a few days or weeks later. Seek medical attention right away after a car crash and monitor yourself for the common types of delayed injuries....
How can I ride a motorcycle safely as a passenger?
The area around Asheville is legendary for its beauty, so it is no surprise that plenty of people like to take to their motorcycles and enjoy it on two wheels. Not only is motorcycling a fun solo activity, but it is also possible to take a passenger along for the...
I’ve been pulled over: Do I have to do Field Sobriety Tests?
It’s been long day and a longer night. You’re heading home from a work party – you only had a couple of drinks – and while you are tired, you feel okay to drive. A squirrel darts in front of you and you swerve to the left to avoid it. Almost immediately, you hear...
Is your teenager’s car safe?
If your son or daughter is like most American tee When examining accidents, researchers discovered that 63% of teens killed in fatal wrecks were in either a small (compact or subcompact) or midsize car. By comparison, only 50.2% of drivers between the ages of 35 and...
What are the signs of PTSD following a car accident?
A serious car accident can have a wide range of effects on those involved. Physical injuries can cause chronic pain issues or immobility for months or even years after an accident. There are also possible emotional effects in accidents that were particularly serious...
4 dangers of unsecured or improperly secured loads
The Asheville area has plenty of lumber yards where homeowners can pick up supplies. If a driver transports large or unsecured loads, though, he or she may be a hazard to other motorists. North Carolina has strict requirements for load sizes and securement. If a...
Asheville resident dies after being struck by fire truck
North Carolina pedestrians are often at a higher risk for death when they are involved in motor vehicle accidents. The chance of death is usually extreme when the vehicle involved is a large truck or emergency vehicle, as it was during one accident recently in...