North Carolina law requires a full and complete accident report for any accidents that cause personal injury, and/or over $1,000 in estimated property damage. Additionally, any vehicle carrying hazardous substances that is involved in an accident will also require a
Read MoreDON’T Drive Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs
March 4th, 2019Don’t Drive if you are Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs! N.C. statutes say that you’re still DWI even if your Rx was legal 11% of drug-impaired drivers in fatal accidents tested positive for opioids Half of older adults say
Read MoreAggressive Driving Increases Auto Accidents in South Carolina
February 22nd, 2019If you’re thinking that ‘road rage’ isn’t that big of a deal — you should know that in 2017 over 700 people were injured in auto accidents related to aggressive driving on South Carolina roads. And it turns out there’s
Read MoreSeeking Medical Help After a Car Accident in North Carolina
February 18th, 2019After a car accident in Charlotte or elsewhere in North Carolina, your first step should be to make sure everyone is safe and try to move off the road if possible. Then, call 9-1-1 and specifically ask for an ambulance.
Read MoreComparing Charlotte NC’s Car Accident Stats to the Rest of the State?
January 7th, 2019Charlotte’s Mecklenburg County ranks #1 in overall car accident fatalities as well as DUI-related deaths Mecklenburg County has a high rate of deaths related to people not wearing proper restraints Efforts by the city, county, and state intend to reduce
Read MoreWhat Evidence Should You Collect at a Car Accident Scene?
December 19th, 2018Evidence is the backbone of any injury case, and having solid evidence could mean the difference between your claim succeeding or not. While you do have several top priorities after your accident — such as calling the police and seeking
Read MoreAre All Those Car Safety Features Really Safe
October 31st, 2018North Carolina had 1,441 traffic fatalities in 2016. There were 267,494 accidents reported in NC in 2016. The majority of crashes occurred between 7 a.m. and 6:59 p.m.. You shop for a vehicle with safety in mind. Whether you are
Read MoreMillennials Being Called Worst Drivers
February 17th, 2018When it comes to the worst drivers in America, people have strong opinions on who they believe should carry the title. Some believe it to be seniors. Others think that the distinction belongs to teenagers. Of course, there are those who
Read MoreBurn Injuries Related to Car Accidents
February 14th, 2018When people think of burn injuries, their thoughts may travel to cooking accidents or even house fires. Many don’t consider burns as the result of motor vehicle collisions, but these injuries do occur. In fact, car accidents cause a fair
Read MoreSteps to Take If You Hit a Deer
January 26th, 2018You’re driving down the road at dawn on your way to work. You’re driving safely and paying attention to the road ahead. All of the sudden a deer leaps into your path and you can’t avoid hitting it. What do
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