Understanding North Carolina Car Accident Laws: A Comprehensive Guide Navigating the aftermath of a car accident in North Carolina can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with injuries, property damage, and insurance claims. Having knowledge of North Carolina car accident laws is crucial for protecting your rights and ensuring you receive fair compensation.

Understanding North Carolina Motorcycle Helmet Laws: What Riders Need to Know Riding a motorcycle in North Carolina offers an exhilarating sense of freedom, but it also comes with significant responsibilities, especially when it comes to safety. One of the most critical aspects of rider protection is compliance with North Carolina motorcycle helmet

Motorcycle accidents in Greensboro, and across North Carolina, are often devastating. Due to the lack of physical protection, riders are far more vulnerable to severe injuries or fatalities than occupants of other vehicles. While many factors can contribute to a crash, most motorcycle accidents are not the rider’s fault. They are typically

After being in a car wreck that was not your fault, there is nothing to guarantee that you will receive compensation to pay for your damages. Insurance companies may offer you a minimal amount, or nothing at all if the liable party tries to blame you for the collision. If you want

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 4,102 people were killed in drunk driving accidents in North Carolina between 2003 and 2012. People aged 21-34 are involved in fatal drunk driving accidents more than any other demographic, with approximately 8 out of every 100,000 people being killed by a drunk

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car accidents are the leading cause of death in teenagers. In 2013, 2,163 teens in the United States aged 16-19 lost their lives in fatal motor vehicle collisions, with 243,243 teens receiving emergency treatment from injuries sustained in car accidents. While people aged 15-24

What do you do if you have been in a car wreck or auto accident? I will skip the obvious things like calling the police and seek medical treatment if you need it. From a legal perspective there are few things that insurance companies require us to do: 1. Pain- first thing

Do you think that you are in “Good Hands with Allstate”, “Nationwide is on your side” or “Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there”? If you have UIM motor vehicle coverage, you may be in for a huge surprise. If you are in a car wreck that is someone else’s fault,

Jail time for texting. This past week should be a wake-up call for all drivers who use their cell phones while driving- you can actually go to jail. Many states now have laws that prohibit texting while driving. Massachusetts has such a law. A teenager was texting while driving, which resulted in

What are Winston-Salem jurors like, and how does Winston-Salem compare to other counties? Of course, the following only applies to civil court as I don’t practice criminal law. With that in mind, I will use my last car wreck case and jury trial as an example. In that case, the plaintiff was