Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that about nine people die and more than 1,000 suffer injuries every day in the U.S. due to distracted driving. You may normally be a responsible driver, but distractions are everywhere. There are three...
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Why do a majority of truck-car crashes occur on rural roads?
It would seem logical to assume that most collisions between large commercial trucks and passenger vehicles happen on busy highways. Although there are frequent truck-car crashes on our highways and interstates, FMCSA data shows that many such collisions occur in...
What to do after a car strikes your bicycle
Getting hit by a car while riding your bicycle is a scary and traumatic experience. If you do not know what to do immediately after the accident, you may not receive proper restitution. Taking the necessary steps makes a huge difference in your ability to receive...
The process of bringing – and winning – a premises liability suit
When you enter a place that is open to the public, such as a grocery store, a mall, a hardware store, or a movie theater, you are trusting that the building’s owner has made it relatively safe and free from unreasonable dangers. Thus, if you have slipped, tripped, or...
Do you have to buy your child a new car seat after a wreck?
North Carolina law requires children under the age of 8 to be in weight- and height-appropriate car or booster seats every time they ride in motor vehicles. This makes sense, as these seats are highly effective at reducing traffic fatalities and accident-related...
3 common airbag-associated injuries
Along with crumple zones and seat belts, airbags have made cars considerably safer in recent years. In fact, between their invention and 2017, frontal airbags prevented an estimated 50,457 traffic fatalities. While your car's airbags may improve your odds of surviving...
Research shows SUVs are more of a danger to pedestrians than cars
Residents of Georgia and the rest of the nation are increasingly favoring SUVs over traditional passenger vehicles. Studies show that SUVs are more likely to cause serious injuries and fatalities when they hit pedestrians than traditional sedans. As the number of...
Can you afford a personal injury attorney?
If you have noticed your paycheck does not seem to go as far as it used to go, you are certainly not alone. In fact, according to reporting from CNBC, nearly 80% of Americans have some anxiety about their financial well-being. If you have suffered a serious injury in...
3 tips for keeping children safe while bicycling
Many people of all ages enjoy riding bicycles. However, there are certain risks involved with riding a bicycle, even in an area that does not have much traffic. If your children love riding their bicycles, then it is important that they understand how to keep...
Make sure your teen knows what to do after a vehicle crash
Like every other parent, you dreaded receiving a late-night call from your teen driver saying there had been a car accident. After confirming Mary is OK, you will want to meet her at the accident site. But first, does she know the steps to take after an accident?...