If you were recently involved in a motorcycle crash, our law firm recognizes the multiple stressors you are likely experiencing. Many people are seriously hurt in these collisions, which alters the course of their lives in different ways. For example, working becomes...
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Protect the spine after a car wreck
The injuries that come from car wrecks can vary from bruises up to catastrophic conditions like spinal cord injuries. Many people don't think about something like a wreck altering the course of their life, but it is very possible when the spinal cord is damaged....
How does contributory negligence affect wrongful death recovery?
If you are initiating a wrongful death lawsuit against another party, you must prove negligence caused your loved one's death. The court may then hold a company or an individual liable for a wrongful action that led to the fatality. North Carolina's civil law follows...
Negligent entrustment in North Carolina
You likely understand that you assume some level of risk every time you take to Asheville’s roads in your own vehicle. Like most, however, you probably assume that the others on the road around care as much about staying safe as you do. Yet what happens when that is...
Less traffic, safer roads? It depends on how you look at it.
With more people working from home and limiting their trips, there has been a noticeable drop in traffic across North Carolina in recent months. It would seem that with fewer vehicles on the road, there would be fewer car accidents. Technically, this has proven to be...
Motorcycle safety: What you need to know about helmets
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...
Coronavirus leads FMCSA to ease trucker hours rule
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...
How many people die in vehicle crashes in North Carolina?
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...
Spring DST linked with higher number of fatal crashes
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...
Road rage: How to protect yourself from aggressive drivers
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...