There are plenty of behaviors that can influence the likelihood of a traffic accident. Driving while tired is one well-known factor, as is distracted driving. North Carolina motorists should be aware that following another car is a risk factor, too. While this may be...
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SUV-related pedestrian accidents deadlier than car-related ones
Although the number of car crash fatalities has gone down in North Carolina and elsewhere in the United States since 1980, the number of pedestrians who cars have killed has gone up. One alarming fact is that a huge proportion of those accidents involved SUVs. Why are...
How can you prevent truck accidents on the highway?
When a truck accident happens in North Carolina, many people immediately assume the truck driver was at fault. Truck drivers can cause accidents by engaging in drunk or distracted driving. However, some truck accidents are caused by other people on the road....
What are some common types of motorcycle accidents?
When a motorcyclist gets into an accident in North Carolina, the results are often deadly. Motorcyclists are much more vulnerable to accidents than regular motorists. They don't have the protection of a large steel vehicle, which means that motorcycle accidents are...
Recovering from a car collision
Car accidents can be devastating. Unfortunately, the average person will be involved in a car collision about once every 18 years. That doesn't just mean drivers; many victims of motor vehicle accidents are simply passengers. Anyone in North Carolina who has been hurt...
What is distracted driving and why is it dangerous?
Texting and driving is banned in North Carolina, but there are many other ways you can engage in distracted driving. This dangerous practice can lead to serious accidents and injuries. The Dangers of Multitasking Most people would agree that actions like putting on...
How variable speed limits could make the highways safer
Everyone in North Carolina has experienced that moment of driving along the highway and suddenly coming across a line of vehicles. If you're lucky, you can slam on your brakes in time. Unfortunately, there was no pre-warning because you didn't see any signs about...
Rustic roads may put drivers at risk more than urban roads
North Carolina residents who drive more on city roads than on rural roads may automatically assume that the latter, having much less traffic, are safer. This can be a bad, even fatal, mistake as many drivers let their guard down in the countryside. It should be...
GHSA: Pedestrian deaths went up 60% from 2009 to 2019
If you or someone you love was hurt while walking in Goldsboro, North Carolina, then there's a good chance of being able to file a claim against the driver. Sometimes, pedestrians are at least partially to blame, which can complicate matters. One thing to know is that...
Distracted drivers a serious hazard in highway work zones
Drivers in North Carolina who find themselves passing a work zone on the highway should be extra cautious because those areas can be magnets for accidents. With their narrow lanes and the tendency for drivers to ignore the reduced speed limit signs, it stands to...