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Head-on collisions, or frontal crashes, are arguably the most dangerous car accidents. These crashes occur when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions crash into each other. Head-on collisions often cause more catastrophic injuries and fatalities than other collisions because of the combined speed of each vehicle. Causes of Head-On Collisions These
A CMV collision is one that involves a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), such as a bus or semi-truck. When a commercial motor vehicle strikes a passenger vehicle, the occupants of the passenger vehicle may suffer severe injuries. This is because CMVs can be much larger and heavier than smaller vehicles,
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) are very common on North Carolina’s busy roadways. These vehicles are easily identifiable, and most drivers will see multiple vehicles per day while on North Carolina’s roads. Unfortunately, CMV fatalities are a serious issue that needs to be addressed. What Defines a Commercial Motor Vehicle? A
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
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
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) determines safety performance by a measure of the state’s fatality rate. Wake County Statistics In 2020, Wake County saw a decrease in automobile collisions from the previous year. 2019 had 39,151 collisions and only 28,607 in 2020. The crash rate in Wake County was
North Carolina law dictates a time limit for those who want to file a civil suit. This time limit is called the “statute of limitations.” Failure to file within the time limit usually results in the case being dismissed. The statute of limitations is relatively easy to determine for folks
If you have been injured in an automobile accident, you may have been told that you have a “claim.” Many injured North Carolinians use this term without really understanding what it means. All they know is that the at-fault driver’s insurance company is sometimes willing to pay compensation for such
