• Between 1990 and 2006, approximately 147,696 people were treated for golf-cart related injuries.
• Arm and hand fractures were the most common injuries, occuring in 41.3% of cases.
• Fractures to feet and legs were the second most common injuries at 37.9%.

Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5314551_Golf_Cart-Related_Injuries_in_the_US

According to the numbers, golf cart accidents have risen dramatically in the last two years. Visits to emergency rooms for injuries sustained in these accidents total in the tens of thousands. These vehicles are the preferred mode … Read more

• In 2015, 5,376 pedestrians were killed.
• In that same year, about 129,000 pedestrians were treated for non-fatal injuries.
• Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely to be killed in accidents than those in cars.

Depending on where you live in the country, you may already be seeing school buses on the road. Some buses are transporting children, and others are practicing their routes. Kids will be returning to school in the next couple of weeks if they haven’t already … Read more

• There are 1.6 million accidents each year due to cell phone use behind the wheel.
• 263 teenagers aged 15 through 19 were killed because of distracted driving in 2016.
• According to the NHTSA, approximately 660,000 drivers use an electronic device behind the wheel every day.

https://www.teensafe.com/distracted-driving/100-distracted-driving-facts-and-statistics-2018/

People love technology. One of the latest gadgets that people can be seen sporting isn’t attached to their ear, but they wear it on their wrist. Yes, you guessed it, the “smartwatch” Once … Read more

David Belisle was killed in a motorcycle accident  near Fort Mill, SC on July 21, 2018.  The incident happened around 10:00 p.m. on S.C. 160 near the intersection with Sleepy Hollow Road.  A 19-year-old Fort Mill man driving a 2015 Nissan sedan west turned left towards a private driveway and collided with the motorcycle that was heading east. WBTV reports that the deceased, Mr. David Belisle was riding a 2014 Harley Davidson and SC Highway Patrol report that he was … Read more

• North Carolina is home to five species of ticks
• There were more than a dozen cases of Lyme disease in North Carolina in 2016
• A Lyme disease test returns a false negative in over 50 percent of positive cases

No matter where you live in the United States, ticks are out and about. Some states are experiencing record numbers of these tiny invaders. What used to be enjoyable walks in nature years ago are now wrought with worry about … Read more

• In 2016, there were 4,464 accidents involving semi trucks in North Carolina.
• There were 1,821 accidents involving trucks with three or more axles.
• There were 62 fatalities resulting from accidents with semi trucks.

Link: NC DOT Statistics 

It’s not unusual to see the remnants of a big rig’s tires when you’re driving down the highway. Rubber scattered alongside the shoulder of the road is something many of us look at quickly and then don’t think about again. But what if … Read more

Hot summer temperatures mean that more people are outside enjoying activities. Sports, bicycling and even walking are popular near residential areas. Driving can be more hazardous in the summer than you may imagine.

People need to be on the lookout for one another in order for everyone to stay safe. When you slip behind the wheel in Charlotte or elsewhere this summer, keep in mind that you may be seeing more people out and about and this often means altering … Read more

Auger & Auger is proud to support the Adam & Matthew Group 4 Dads, also known as AMG4D.  Auger & Auger attorney Herb Auger recently donated $500.00 to this outstanding organization.  AMG4D was started by Brian Wulf and it is an organization formed to support fathers of children with disabilities.

After spending many years as father to two severely disabled sons, Brian Wulf felt a vision of what kind of possibilities could be there to support and empower other fathers … Read more

Part of the thrill of riding a motorcycle is being able to cruise over the open road and take in beautiful scenery. There may be no other better way to take in your surroundings than a bike ride. On a bike there is nothing separating you and your location and some people say that is the freedom they love and feel when they are on their motorcycle. If you are looking for some info on cool motorcycle routes in North … Read more

If you have visited the Uptown district of Charlotte, then chances are you have seen people riding on electric scooters.  Recently three companies (Spin, Bird and Lime) have rolled out their e-scooters for the people of Charlotte to enjoy.  The scooter rentals are able to be transacted through apps for each of the companies.  Users can search using the app to find and unlock an “e-scooter”.  The scooters are rentals are quite affordable and pricing structures vary by each company.  … Read more