The majority of car accidents in North Carolina are caused by driver error. However, the physical components of your vehicle can be just as vital as your driving skills. If something goes wrong with your vehicle when you're on the road, defensive driving might not be...
Month: August 2020
The role speeding plays in traffic accidents
Drivers in North Carolina understand there is some risk of a traffic accident each time they climb into a vehicle. But both the frequency and seriousness of these accidents increase when drivers travel faster than the speed limit. Nationally, traveling at an unsafe...
Workplace hazards for machine shop workers
Machine and metal workers in North Carolina know that their work environments present a considerable amount of risk to them daily. This potential danger makes it necessary for these workers to remain alert and aware while in the workplace. A properly designed...
Vehicle condition can cause accidents in North Carolina
You need to maintain your vehicle to keep it safe and reliable for continued use on public roadways. When malfunctions or broken parts cause accidents, the driver and owner of that vehicle could be liable for the cost of bodily injuries arising from car accidents...
When your femur fractures in an auto accidents
It takes a great amount of force to fracture the femur, which is the strongest bone in the human body. High-impact car crashes, especially those involving pedestrians and motorcyclists, are the leading cause of femur fractures in North Carolina and across the U.S....
Global market for ADAS grows, though concerns remain
Perhaps you attend UNC Wilmington or work there, and during your drive to and from the campus, you were in a car accident. It could be that you had an advanced driver-assistance system on in your car or that the other driver did. It should be kept in mind that ADAS is...
“100 deadliest days” raise concerns for teen driver safety
If you were injured at the hands of a teen driver here in Wilmington, North Carolina, you're not alone. Teenagers are inexperienced and tend to be negligent and even reckless behind the wheel. While they can be a safety threat all year round, they are especially so...
Caffeine consumption habits may influence truckers’ crash risk
Truck drivers can be just as negligent as passenger vehicle drivers. For instance, they can travel while drowsy, drunk or distracted. Drowsiness is significant because it can be hard to prove sometimes. If you were injured by a trucker in North Carolina, there's a...
Drowsy driving: How much of a problem is it?
You may have been involved in a crash with a drowsy driver, and now you're wondering if you can file a claim here in North Carolina. First, it would be a good idea to know in what way drowsy driving is dangerous. Drowsiness impairs judgment and reactions Fatigue can...
Distracted driving: 2nd most common crash caused by driver error
Distracted driving is a big problem in North Carolina. In fact, it is the second leading cause of crashes caused by driver error. It accounts for 19.7% of these crashes. Only speeding, which leads to 33.3% of these crashes, ranks above it.Because of the prevalence of...