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...
Wilmington Criminal Defense Law Blog
DUI charges and maintaining a CDL license
Given the dangerous outcomes of driving under the influence, the state of North Carolina issues serious consequences for violations of this law. For CDL license holders, the repercussions of a DUI may immediately impact their job and career. People facing DUI charges...
Air brake failure a factor in almost 30% of truck crashes
Many semi-truck crashes result from the same circumstances. Failure within a truck’s air brake system is among the most common contributors to commercial truck wrecks. Air brake failure happens frequently enough that it contributes to more than a quarter of all truck...
Can you avoid taking a breath analysis test?
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...
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...


