The short answer to this question is yes. Aggressive driving is a severe problem on public roads that puts others at risk, including motorists and pedestrians. It is also common among drivers of all ages. Around nine out of ten drivers admit that encountering an...
Car Accidents
Concussions after a minor crash
Getting into an accident could be stressful, even if the incident was minor. Aside from the stress, involved parties might experience injuries from the impact, such as concussions. They are mild traumatic brain injuries caused by sudden force, making the brain move...
What does dram shop mean?
When drunk driving causes injury or death to another party, the person behind the wheel should be held accountable. In some cases, other people can also be responsible for what occurred. Those who sell and excessively serve liquor to those who are noticeably...
7 ways to avoid drowsy driving
Fatigue can wreak havoc on our health. However, it poses more significant risks on the road. Drowsy driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. The NHTSA shared these tips to avoid getting sleepy on the road: Get at least seven hours of sleep...
What should I do at the scene of a car accident?
After a car accident, you may feel shocked and confused. However, it is important to maintain composure and get the essential information you need for your claim. If you got into a minor car accident, you could follow these standard procedures at the scene: If your...
What should I do after a car crash?
Car crashes are scary, but preparing for them now can make them much less scary when they happen. There are ways to prepare for a Fayetteville, North Carolina, car crash. Gear up First, get a dashboard camera to make sure you have evidence of who caused the accident....
North Carolina has the fifth highest vehicle fatality rate
North Carolina ranked fifth in the states having the most fatal accidents in 2020 based on population, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. Other data compiled at the end of 2022 are also disturbing. Fatalities North Carolina, according to the...
Emotional trauma is common after a car accident
It may come as a shock to our readers, but the most dangerous act you do in any given day is drive your car. And, for many, you do it every day. Millions of car crashes happen every day, and people are injured and killed as a result. However, we often focus on the...
The legal picture is changing for self-driving cars and accidents
A few decades ago, self-driving, assisted and fully autonomous vehicles only existed in sci-fi movies. Today, every year, we get closer and closer to our sci-fi dreams of fully autonomous vehicles. Right now, almost every automaker in the United States offers some...
North Carolina crash fatalities decreasing, but are still worrisome
For people on the North Carolina roads between 2020 and 2021, there was good reason to worry about safety. The auto accident statistics rose substantially as did the number of injuries and fatalities. Researchers, legislators and law enforcement have tried to...