State laws across the U.S. require all drivers involved in traffic accidents to remain on the scene, barring injuries that require immediate emergency care. Yet, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly 1,500 people are killed by hit-and-run drivers every year. The good news is that North Carolina insurers are required by law to… Read More
Many people see an auto accident as a pain-in-the-neck for many reasons, and whiplash is definitely one of those reasons. Even a relatively minor bump from behind can send one’s head suddenly backward and forward, placing severe strain on the individual’s delicate neck. Even in low-impact collisions involving no vehicle damage, statistics indicate that between 35 and… Read More
In January of 2014, a North Carolina man lost both of his legs all because of a guardrail that was supposed to protect him. According to WXYZ Detroit, the man’s vehicle veered off a North Carolina highway and went head-on into a guardrail. That guardrail was supposed to take the impact and slow down the vehicle.… Read More
People who drive on the job can take comfort that any motor vehicle accident injuries they sustain while on the job are generally covered under workers’ compensation. However, employees who drive need to recognize that more driving puts them at greater risk for injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle-related incidents… Read More
As an experienced driver, you know that your own driving behaviors cannot prevent all accidents. Safe driving requires you to remain watchful of virtually everything around you. This is known as defensive driving, and you probably did not learn it in school. In fact, to this day, teenagers continue to learn little about defensive driving in their… Read More