Year: 2013
Drunk driving accidents continue to plagued North Carolina roads. Drunk driving accidents sometimes cause serious injuries and fatalities for victims of these accidents. What can be done to prevent car accidents from happening in the future? North Carolina lawmakers think they may have the answer. They have recently proposed a bill that would require all…Read More
Bus accidents continue to result in serious injuries and fatalities throughout the U.S. This is why the Department of Transportation recently announced that they would be cracking down on dangerous commercial bus companies to try and reduce these tragic accidents from happening in the future. The DOT said that within the next two months, they…Read More
Motorcyclists beware: motorcyclists over the age of 60 are three times more likely to be seriously injured in an accident compared to younger riders, according to a new study. This could be a big safety concern as motorcycles are becoming more popular among older people. The number of older motorcycle riders has significantly increased during…Read More
Wrongful death lawsuits can be filed in North Carolina against a negligent person or company if their negligence caused a fatal accident or injury. A recent wrongful death lawsuit has been settled after a teenage girl was killed after leaving a high school graduation party. The fatal accident occurred after a teenager attended a graduation…Read More
A new study may fuel the commercial trucking industry to dispute the safety benefits of current sleep requirements for commercial truck drivers. Sleep requirements for drivers have long been disputed over the impact it has on commercial truck accidents and public safety. Current rules by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration require commercial truck drivers…Read More