In the blink of an eye, a bad car wreck or another serious incident can result in a death. Losing a loved one is absolutely devastating. In North Carolina, when an individual's negligence, wrongful acts, or intentional acts...more
5/24/2024
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In today's world, we travel all the time. We shop at grocery stores and department stores, we take walks on the sidewalks in our neighborhoods, and we go to large events, such as concerts or weddings, at various venues. But...more
3/28/2024
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Each state has its own specific set of car insurance laws laying out certain requirements for its residents. In 2023, North Carolina passed notable legislative changes to the State’s car insurance laws, increasing the minimum...more
3/22/2024
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Our economy depends on commercial trucking. In 2021, there were 13.86 million trucks registered, and they traveled a total of 327.48 billion miles in that year alone. In 2022, large trucks transported 72.6% of the total...more
3/5/2024
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North Carolina car accident rates are above average compared to the previous five years, with more than 273,000 accidents occurring in 2022. These accidents resulted in 110,544 injuries; many of which were passenger injuries....more
2/5/2024
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2020, car wrecks involving pedestrians caused the deaths of 6,516 pedestrians, amounting to one death every 81 minutes....more
In an instant and without warning, a driver under the influence can cause a serious, and oftentimes fatal, car accident. This wreck may change your life, or a loved one's life, forever....more
Generally, the thought of a car accident brings to mind a victim and an at-fault driver.
The at-fault driver, however, may not be the only cause of the accident. Instead, the actions and inactions of other third parties,...more
Placing a child in daycare can be one of the most difficult things a working parent must do.
On the other hand, utilizing child care services is extremely beneficial to children's educational and social development. We...more
One of the most dangerous roads in America travels right through North Carolina.
Interstate 95 ("I-95") runs from Florida to Maine, making it a popular choice for drivers headed to work, visiting family, or taking a...more
Off-Highway Vehicles ("OHVs"), specifically All-Terrain Vehicles ("ATVs") and Utility Terrain Vehicles ("UTVs"), are prevalent throughout North Carolina.
These vehicles come in an array of styles and can differ in their...more
Tractor trailers and other large commercial vehicles travel the highways and our local roads daily to deliver consumer goods around the country.
With so many trucks, including 18-wheelers, semis, flatbeds, dump trucks, and...more