Vehicle Crashes
Texting and Driving Study Might Make You Scared to Drive
Time Magazine recently covered a brand new study about texting and driving. The results were so off the charts that even participants of the study were prepared to change their ways before it concluded. Notable Numbers: Behaviors While Driving According to an AT&T survey, most people engage in some kind of dangerous behavior behind the…
Read More4 of the Deadliest SUVs in a Car Accident Revealed
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) continually runs safety tests to see which vehicles hold up best in collisions. In one of their most-recent rounds of testing, they performed what’s known as a “Partial Overlap Test” on several new mid-size SUV models. With this test, vehicles are crashed into a pillar which covers approximately…
Read MoreIIHS 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 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 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…
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