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Siri: Dangerous Distraction Voice Command Technology or Digital Road Assistant?
It probably comes as no surprise but physical distraction, like reading a text message or reaching for the radio dial, can be extremely dangerous forms of distracted driving. What many motorists may find even more alarming is that using voice-activated, hands-free technology, such as Apple’s Siri, can be dangerous too. Voice-Activated Technology Thanks to advances…
Read MoreWhat Happens When You’re Injured by an Uninsured Speeding Driver?
Smash! Your car has been knocked sideways by another speeding driver who roared through a stop sign just before they hit you. This wasn’t some little fender-bender: your car is totaled you’re still trying to figure out if you are alright. But at least, if nothing else, the crash wasn’t your fault. No doubt the…
Read MoreCriminal Defense and Boating Accidents
If you have been injured in a boating accident in North Carolina, you need to contact an experienced lawyer immediately. Although the coastal waters, rivers and lakes of both North Carolina and South Carolina offer endless fun and activities, water-related crimes and accidents have become a common occurrence. If you’re injured in a boating accident,…
Read MoreYour First DWI Offense – Now What?
So you’ve been charged with a DWI offense. It’s also your first offense. What happens now? In North Carolina, a sliding scale with levels 1 through 5 is used for such punishments. It’s based on aggravating and mitigating aspects. Level 5 will incur the lowers punishments whereas Level 1 generates the harshest fines and even…
Read MoreDrug Possession and the Law in North Carolina
Recently, a North Carolina mother of four was busted for drug possession. Prior to that she had won a whopping $188 million on the Powerball Lottery in February. 26 year old Marie Holmes was charged with simple possession with marijuana when police discovered a little than half an ounce of the drug and other paraphernalia in…
Read MoreSobriety Checkpoint: The Things You Need to Know
Law enforcement officers use a sobriety checkpoint as a tool to evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol and drug impairment. A checkpoint can be a stop on the freeway or any public road. It is usually decided ahead of time what the process will be to stop vehicles, such as every third car will be…
Read MoreDistracted Driving Rife In the Summer
It used to be that driving distractions involved things like looking for a station on the radio, putting in a CD or talking to your passengers. That was before other technology made it to the front seat, or right into the driver’s hand. Talking on your mobile phone morphed into texting and many drivers have…
Read MoreYou Could Have Your License Suspended for a Traffic Offense
Driving is something that is earned through lawful and safe operation of a vehicle. But depending on which North Carolina traffic offense you commit, your license could be suspended. Reasons Why Your License Could Be Suspended in Raleigh There are several ways that you could lose your driver’s license. The courts, along with the DMV,…
Read MoreTexting and Driving: What Are the Risks?
Underestimating the risks of texting and driving can be deadly. In fact, an estimated 421,000 people in the United States along were injured and 3,328 killed in accidents while being distracted when driving in 2012. You can avoid becoming a victim of a phone-related vehicle accident by knowing the risks of texting and driving. Driving…
Read More3 Lessons Learned from Car Accidents Involving Google’s Self-Driving Vehicles
Google has been testing its self-driving vehicles in a couple of different regions. No Raleigh car accidents have been reported yet, as the company only runs the vehicles in Austin, Texas and Mountain View, California, but the things we’re learning from their experiences translate well across the nation. Earlier this month, a Google autonomous vehicle…
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