It seems logical that stay at home orders and the shift to work from home for many professions during the pandemic would translate to a drop in car accident and pedestrian injuries. Data supports the reduction in traffic, but not the drop in pedestrian accidents. The...
Car Accidents
A closer look at traffic accidents involving teen drivers
Whether you have concerns as a parent, find yourself in an accident caused by a teen driver or are a young driver yourself, it is essential to go over various topics related to traffic collisions involving teen drivers. In addition to reviewing statistics regarding...
What happens after a spinal cord injury?
Serious car accidents can cause a range of injuries, including significant damage to the spinal cord. With severe damage comes many possible complications, some of which can have lasting effects. If you or a loved one has experienced a major injury, it is important to...
What should you do if you did not cause an accident?
Physical injuries, damaged property and ongoing financial repercussions can all happen as the result of a car accident in North Carolina. Knowing that you were innocent can exacerbate your frustration. In a situation where you suffered because of another's negligence,...
TBIs and personal ties: how do they relate?
When you get into a crash and suffer from a head injury, you will have a lot on your plate. The health of your personal relationships will likely not be the first thing on your mind for a while. However, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have a profound and notable...
Boy killed following high-speed street race in Gaston County
Most drivers in North Carolina take to the state's roads and highways on a daily basis largely unconcerned about suffering a car accident. They hold this assumption despite the fact that car accidents (many of them severe) continue to occur. Still, most think that the...
Despite fewer drivers on the road, fatal accidents increase
During 2020, there were fewer drivers on the roads. Because denser traffic increases the risk of motor vehicle accidents, many researchers expected that the number of collisions would decrease. They were wrong. Across the United States, the incidence of fatal motor...
What are the different types of distracted driving?
Distracted driving is a problem in North Carolina just as it is for the rest of the country. Regardless of what causes a driver to become distracted, an accident can happen and put others at risk of injuries or even death. It’s important to know about the different...
Diminished value after car accidents
Getting into a car accident can have a significant impact not only on your health but on your finances as well. If you were recently in a car accident, examining the information outlined below can help explain your car's current and potential value in North Carolina....
Who is at fault in a backing out accident?
Backing out of a parking spot or a driveway can be a tedious task for many when blind spots develop. While some vehicles have significant glass in the model design allowing for elimination of blind spots when backing up, some vehicles such as commercial and cargo vans...


