It is easy to panic on the spot when an officer accuses you of driving under the influence. Your first instinct may be to fight the accusation in any way possible, including refusing to take any breath or blood analysis tests. However, this can end up working against...
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4 ways young people can get in trouble with Adderall
Adderall is a Schedule II controlled substance. It is a stimulant drug frequently prescribed to treat narcolepsy, a sleep disorder, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Abuse of Adderall is common among high school and college students. It has the reputation...
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,...
It is the season for DUI checkpoints and roadside stops
With the holiday season quickly approaching, you may be finalizing your celebrations. If your plans include eggnog, spiced rum or any other boozy cocktail, you must be aware of enhanced enforcement of North Carolina's strict drunk driving laws. In the Tar Heel State,...
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...
The risks that come with truck driver fatigue
If you find yourself involved in a large truck accident, your entire life could change instantly. Many truck accident victims suffer serious injuries, and some are unable to survive the collision. Losing the ability to work, struggling with hospital bills and enduring...
Do drug convictions affect financial aid eligibility?
Many college students use financial aid to help pay for school in North Carolina, and many of them also experiment with drugs and alcohol while there. While a drug charge or conviction has the potential to lead to criminal consequences and repercussions from your...
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...