Determining fault for a car accident is an important task. In North Carolina, the determination of fault can make the difference between getting compensation for your damages and getting nothing at all. There are a variety of factors that the insurance company looks...
Individuals involved in an auto accident might need to engage in quick thinking. One of the first steps to take after a vehicle wreck in North Carolina is the driver checking on his or her condition and passengers. Many people understand the importance of checking for...
You were likely relieved to learn that your teen or young adult child survived a car accident. However, if someone else died in the crash, your son or daughter could face a criminal charge of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle in North Carolina. Although you cannot...
If you're injured in a car accident in North Carolina, you might know who to contact to receive compensation. However, truck accidents operate differently. If you're hit by a commercial vehicle, you might be surprised to learn that the driver isn't always the only one...
North Carolina residents are required by law to possess liability insurance if they own a motor vehicle. However, some drivers neglect this responsibility, and the number of motorists who drive without liability insurance increases whenever the economy takes a...
Many people in North Carolina assume that traffic stops are for motorists who speed, run red lights and disregard other traffic laws. Those infractions often only result in tickets, points on driving records and fines. There are some traffic crimes that are much more...
Residents of North Carolina may be interested to know that there is a push to revise current auto safety standards that apply to self-driving vehicles. In September, the U.S. House passed a measure that would exempt automakers deploying up to 80,000 self-driving...
Night shift workers in North Carolina and across the country are more likely to get into car crashes, according to a study. The research was conducted by scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. For the study, BWH researchers had 16 night shift workers...
North Carolina residents aren't the only ones reeling from deadly car crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 37,461 traffic fatalities in the U.S. in 2016. This marks a nine-year high, with only 2007 surpassing the total...
There are far too many uninsured drivers in North Carolina, without a doubt. Although the reasons are diverse, it is important for those who do purchase the legally required liability insurance on their vehicles to know what they are buying for themselves. It may not...
