Category: Car Accidents

What are the riskiest road situations or types of streets for North Carolina drivers?. Intersections are often at the top of the list of street areas to be wary of. Today we will examine why intersection crashes are so common. Several factors can contribute to intersection crashes. These include: Recognition...

Drunk drivers may be on the road at any time of the year. However, the winter holiday season is a very dangerous time for travelers. The number of social gatherings at which alcohol is commonly served tends to increase as family and friends get together to celebrate. This raises the...

Balancing work, family and other important aspects of your life can take a lot of effort. You may also feel like there are not enough hours in the day to waste too many sleeping. If you drive when you are not well-rested, though, you may be asking for trouble.  The...

The Research Triangle in North Carolina has seen four fatalities just this week due to motor vehicle accidents. The most recent accident happened in Raleigh last Thursday in a crash involving numerous automobiles. Three people were injured, one fatally, and all four vehicles sustained damage. Authorities closed down the road in...

In North Carolina, there are many tools that law enforcement agents use to determine whether someone is driving drunk. Field sobriety tests are often used when drivers are first pulled over. Field sobriety tests are considered an investigative aid. Police can use them to help determine if someone may be...

It is undeniable that North Carolina has suffered from a distracted driving problem in recent years. In particular, texting while driving has become a huge issue not only in the state, but across the entire country. Today, we will take a closer look at some of the numbers behind texting...

North Carolina drivers will come across many distractions in their daily drives, both inside and outside of your car. However, some of these distractions can undoubtedly be more dangerous than others and are thus a bigger cause for concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a detailed...

In North Carolina, distracted driving is quickly beginning to rival the dangers of driving under the influence. With the risks associated with distraction increasing daily, what is being done to combat this problem? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has done plenty of research on distracted driving in the modern age....

North Carolina drivers must take every precaution when on the road. Unfortunately, some motorists fail to keep the safety of others in mind, which can lead to devastating car accidents. Along with doing your part to drive safely, it also helps to understand which behaviors hold the most risk. Nationwide explains some...

Oftentimes the circumstances of a car accident in Wilmington will leave you questioning how it could have ever happened. When blatant recklessness appears to have been a play in an accident, you might question whether impairment or distractions were involved. Alcohol and cell phone use are typically the culprits first...