Category: Car Accidents
A driver’s license provides many motorists with an opportunity to be self-sufficient. They no longer have to depend upon another person to drive them around town. They are free to go where they want when they want. When drivers get older, some of them start to lose some of the skills that are necessary for…Read More
As the school year starts once again, drivers will notice many students walking in the mornings and afternoons. Around high schools and college campuses, motorists may see students out more often, walking to their next class. Many of these students could be wearing headphones listening to music on an iPod, talking on a cellphone, or…Read More
Despite a ban on teen drivers from using cellphones while behind the wheel, a new study finds that teens are texting while driving more than ever. In North Carolina, it is against the law for drivers under the age of 18 to use a hand-held cellphone while driving, including for talking or sending and receiving…Read More
Distracted driving can be dangerous for all North Carolina drivers on the road. Nationwide, it caused more than 3,000 fatalities and 416,000 injuries in 2010 motor vehicle accidents. There are so many distractions within the car, including the radio, GPS, and cellphones, that it is easy for someone to lose track of the road. It…Read More
After a review of 16 investigations during 2010, which included 338,000 passenger vehicle recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identified numerous disclosure violations. NHSTA investigations are often triggered by customer complaints or safety concerns and can lead to recalls and also fines. In other incidences, car manufacturers determine there are issues with their vehicles…Read More