Litigation
IIHS Reveals Major Factors in Fatal Raleigh Car Accidents
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has compiled data from 2013 and has just released some surprising commonalities among fatal car accidents in North Carolina and throughout the country. The Old North State ranked fourth in the nation for total number of fatalities caused by auto wrecks. We’ve combed through their report and have…
Read MoreMan Drunk-Driving Hits Police Car and Gets Away with It
In a story almost too crazy to be true, a man in Queens, New York collided with a police car this week while drunk driving and got away with it. According to The New York Post, Langford Banda lost control of his vehicle just after midnight on February 9 and hit a parked NYPD van,…
Read MoreHow to Avoid a Drunk Driving Accident
Even if you never choose to drink and drive, you might be the victim of a drunk driving accident. In 2011, the FBI reported that 1,215,077 drivers were arrested for impaired driving. It might seem impossible to avoid another driver or control the actions of others. However, there are a few things that you can…
Read MoreAvoid Slip and Fall Personal Injury this Winter
Slips and falls are a common concern, particularly among older adults. When winter weather is added to the mix, ice on walkways and other factors highlight the importance of caution. According to the National Safety Council, falls are the second most-common cause of accidental death at home. This statistics highlights the seriousness of the topic.…
Read MoreWinter Car Accident Prevention Guide
Winter weather in North Carolina can be harsh and varied. Most days are cold and there is occasional rainfall. Snow is much more common in the mountain region, though other areas often see a light dusting. Whether you have just moved to the state or have been driving here for a lifetime, good driving skills…
Read MoreDrunk Driving Accident Victims: Seeking Legal Advice
Although drunk driving awareness campaigns have put the risks at the forefront of public knowledge, it is still a common problem in North Carolina and throughout the United States. The state regularly holds campaigns and sets up checkpoints in an attempt to catch violators and discourage others. The most recent “Booze It & Lose It”…
Read MoreCivil Litigation for Personal Injury Accidents
When most people think of a personal injury case, they imagine the victim of a car accident or medical malpractice. One of the more notorious cases, involving hot coffee at a well-known fast food restaurant, may also come to mind. Although it may seem like many personal injury cases involve extreme circumstances, there are many…
Read MoreAvoiding a Car Accident in the Fall Season
The gradual change from summer to autumn brings many new variables that require adaptation for drivers. According to the United States Department of Transportation, autumn is the most deadly season for pedestrian fatalities in car accidents. Many factors contribute, but it is important to be aware of these for seasonal influences. Days Getting Shorter Means…
Read MoreI-440 bridge over Hillsborough Street among N.C.’s worst
Did you know that AAA Carolinas has listed the bridge on Interstate 440 that crosses Hillsborough Street substandard? To be more specific, it is the sixth most substandard bridge in the state! What is a substandard bridge? If you’re in the mood for a little reading, that question that can be answered in the more than…
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