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Most drivers today know what to do when they hear the distant sound of a siren. Properly reacting to an emergency vehicle that whizzes past is essential to the safety of other drivers. But pulling aside is not the only important law that protects emergency responders. North Carolina’s Move Over
Sadly, there are many automobile wrecks in which the at-fault driver passes away. When this happens, the victims of his or her negligent driving will often have serious questions about recovering compensation. While the answer is “yes, the victims can recover compensation,” there certainly are some complexities. Ultimately, your rights
An often overlooked (and vulnerable) area of the body injured in car accidents is the nose. Made of small bones and delicate cartilage, the nose is especially sensitive to the powerful force applied by a car’s airbags. One of the most common nasal injuries sustained in a car accident is
Even in the mildest of car accidents, it’s likely one or more people involved will sustain injuries. These injuries can impact the day-to-day living for victims and their families long after the initial impact. Injuries to the lower extremities (including foot and ankle injuries) are the second most common class
Social host liability and dram shop laws are essential developments in North Carolina law designed to combat drunk driving. While social host liability and dram shop laws differ in significant ways, they are similar in that they hold alcohol providers, such as restaurants or party hosts, liable if one of their guests
Speeding remains one of the most common causes of severe and fatal automobile collisions in North Carolina. Even drunk driving and distracted driving collisions also tend to involve elements of speeding. Negligent drivers who speed not only put themselves in danger, but also everyone around them. The Dangers of Speeding
Distracted driving is not only careless and selfish, but it is also very dangerous. It can take a driver’s eyes off the road, which can lead to severe automobile collisions. This behavior has led to numerous fatal crashes in the past few years. The harm associated with this type of
Seat belts save lives. They are important safety features that protect drivers and passengers every day from serious injury and death. Unlike other safety features, like air bags or electronic stability control, seat belts aren’t automatically in use every time someone drives a car. According to the National Highway Traffic
Distracted driving is the practice of driving while engaged in another activity. Since the invention of the car and other motorized vehicles, there have been several cases regarding distracted driving. In 2020, distracted driving has become a major topic of concern. Drivers, most times, are aware of the number of causes,
Car accidents have the potential to inflict a multitude of serious injuries on those involved. One of the most common and most consequential types of injury is a traumatic brain injury. The CDC names motor vehicle accidents as one of the leading causes of TBIs nationwide, along with firearms and