Articles Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents

You know the other driver caused the wreck that injured you. Maybe they ran a red light or changed lanes without checking their blind spots. When the police got to the scene, however, they insisted you were at fault because you were distracted or speeding.  A driver won’t necessarily avoid liability by lying – but…

Driver distractions cause serious accidents every day. Even a driver who is focused on the road could be hit by another negligent driver and end up with broken bones, internal injuries, a traumatic brain injury, a spinal cord injury and many other life-altering injuries. But not all types of distraction are the same. There are…

When you look at older types of auto technology, the goal was typically to reduce injuries. Car accidents were going to happen, but things like seatbelts or airbags made the injuries suffered in those accidents a bit less severe. Designing cars with crumple zones helped to dissipate the energy in the crash, further reducing those…

Drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 have an especially high chance of causing a fatal car accident. Reports show that their fatal car accident rate is three times as high as the rate for older drivers. Typically, once a driver is in their 20s, their fatal accident rates notably begin to decline. There…

Car accidents happen in seconds and often leave people confused about what went wrong. Thankfully, cars have dashboard cameras — also called dashcams — to record everything that happens on the road. These small devices can make a big difference in injury cases. How dashcam videos help show what really happened After a crash, people…

Drivers should always be mentally prepared to operate a vehicle before they get behind the wheel. One factor that some might not think about before they drive is fatigue. Unfortunately, fatigued driving can lead to catastrophic crashes that cause serious injuries to innocent victims.  Lack of sleep is a primary cause of fatigued driving. The…

Modern technology is changing how cars keep you safe and how insurance companies handle accidents. With new features in vehicles and tools used after crashes, both drivers and insurers are seeing big shifts. Advanced safety features in today’s vehicles Cars today come with high-tech tools like automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot detection. These…

Catastrophic car crash injuries create financial devastation and tend to have a profound impact on an individual’s quality of life. Spinal cord injuries are among the best-known and most feared injuries that people may develop because of car crashes. The force of impact or the damage caused by flying debris can sever or otherwise damage…

Highway pile-ups are terrifying events that happen in seconds but can change lives forever. On North Carolina’s busy highways, these multi-vehicle crashes often occur during bad weather, heavy traffic or when a single collision triggers a chain reaction. If you or a loved one has been involved in such an accident, understanding what comes next…

In recent years, North Carolina highways have seen a rise in motor vehicle accidents, many of which result in catastrophic injuries. One contributing factor is the increasing number of large SUVs and trucks on the road. Many drivers believe bigger vehicles offer more protection, but the reality is complicated. While larger vehicles can protect occupants,…