Most people know that the civil court system can help injured people and their families seek compensation from those who are responsible for the harm. Sometimes, however, the fault in a car accident is so egregious that it also can trigger criminal charges. This was the case last week in the Charlotte area. Prosecutors are… Read More
There is a reason for all those bumper stickers that say “start seeing motorcycles.” Far too many motorists do not do enough to recognize motorcycle riders or to share the road with them. The result is that many motor accidents are caused by the negligence of motorists. When a motorcycle is in a collision with… Read More
When most people think of truck accidents, they probably think of accidents caused by driver fatigue, overloaded trucks, or some other safety concern. After all, that’s why and federal regulators work so hard to enforce hours-of-service limitations on drivers and other rules designed to prevent truck accidents in Charlotte and across the country. Sometimes, however,… Read More
Injuries to children are always a matter of serious concern. After all, kids are vulnerable in so many different ways. There is only so much they can do on their own to protect themselves from harm. That’s why every school bus crash in North Carolina should be an occasion for some soul searching about how to improve… Read More
Drunk driving is notoriously deadly. It is easy to assume, however, that impaired driving is mainly a threat at night and on holidays. After all, aren’t most people at work during the day or taking care of other daily chores? That presumption is not really correct. New research from North Carolina shows that daytime drunk… Read More