Motorists in North Carolina may be surprised to learn that distracted driving is as dangerous as driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Anyone with doubts regarding this fact needs only to look at a few statistics to understand the dangers of...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Mistakes Made After Car Accidents Can Be Costly
Getting into a car crash can be emotionally, physically, and financially devastating. There are so many things that have to be dealt with right away, and the entire situation can feel overwhelming. In this state of mind, it can be really easy for North Carolina...
Driving safely during winter months
For drivers in some parts of North Carolina, winter is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Unfortunately, driving through snow and ice is frequently unavoidable. If you have to be on the road, here's some tips on staying safe while driving through poor...
Advisory speed limits could prevent rear-end accidents
Warning signs placed near highway construction zones in North Carolina and around the country usually advise drivers to slow down, but posting advisory speed limits instead would be far more effective according to a research team from the University of Missouri. The...
Common low-ball tactics used by insurers
Busy city streets and winding mountain roads in North Carolina all add up to a strong potential for car accidents that cause injuries and property damage. If you are injured in a car accident, you may experience an auto insurer trying one of the following common...
Truck driver fatigue causes and effects
North Carolina drivers have good reason to be cautious when traveling alongside big rigs. One of the greatest safety threats that commercial truck drivers face virtually every day is drowsiness. Drowsy driving is a form of negligent behavior that significantly raises...
Survey results on the most common car crash causes
Every year in North Carolina and across the U.S., there are more than six million car crashes and an average of 40,000 fatalities. The majority of crashes are due to some form of negligence, as one will see in the list below of the most common types of car accidents....
Fatigued driving, drunk driving similarly dangerous
The dangers of driving while intoxicated are well-known, and most drivers wouldn't dare get behind the wheel while drunk. Research has shown, though, that driving while fatigued may be nearly as dangerous even though it does not carry the same stigma. Fatigued or...
Keeping teen drivers safe: 5 tips for parents
Handing over the car keys to a newly licensed driver is a significant milestone for teens and parents alike. As a parent, if you lay awake worrying about your teen’s newfound independence and the risks it poses, you’re not alone. And you’re not crazy. The data shows...
What should parents tell their teenage drivers?
Most parents in North Carolina can't help but worry when their teenage son or daughter gets their driver's license. Before their teenager hits the road, they should have a conversation with them to make sure they're aware of the dangers on the highway. Here's what...