On behalf of Jay Gervasi, P.A. | Sep 11, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
North Carolina motorcyclists like you are at increased risk on the road. Motorcycles offer a comparative lack of protection. Because of this, motorcyclists suffer from more severe crashes. They tend to have a higher fatality rate. Distraction contributes a lot to...
On behalf of Jay Gervasi, P.A. | Sep 9, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you are like most people in North Carolina, you have heard a lot of reference to distracted driving in recent years. Much of the discussion around distracted driving has focused on the handheld use of mobile phones. It is understandable that people have highlighted...
On behalf of Jay Gervasi, P.A. | Sep 7, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Most truck manufacturers these days equip their trucks with Electronic Control Modules, which many people often refer to as “little black boxes.” Though, according to FindLaw, the original purpose of these boxes was to protect trucking manufacturers against invalid...
On behalf of Jay Gervasi, P.A. | Sep 3, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Driving on North Carolina roadways may be daunting at times. You may feel overwhelmed with emotions when stuck behind a slow driver, especially if you are late to an important meeting or appointment. If you have experienced feelings of road rage at some point within...
On behalf of Jay Gervasi, P.A. | Sep 1, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In the immediate aftermath of a car accident in Greensboro, your first reaction may likely be to understand what might have caused the person who caused the crash to make such an egregious error behind the wheel. Those in similar situations that have come to members...
On behalf of Jay Gervasi, P.A. | Aug 21, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Panic can easily overwhelm you when you find yourself at the scene of an accident. Either through confusion or misunderstanding, it may be tough to know exactly what steps to take and what information to gather. Keeping calm and following some basic tips can help to...
On behalf of Jay Gervasi, P.A. | Aug 4, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration performs frequent studies related to large commercial vehicles and safety on the road. Among their studies is the relationship between driver alertness and time of day. This is where the circadian rhythm becomes a...
On behalf of Jay Gervasi, P.A. | Aug 3, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
According to the findings of a AAA study published in The Virginian-Pilot, potholes cost American drivers approximately $3 billion a year in car damage alone. The average cost of a single repair is $300. These figures do not take into account costs associated with...
On behalf of Jay Gervasi, P.A. | Aug 5, 2019 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that drivers are 57% more likely to use their phones for texting, sending emails and surfing the web than for actually making a call. North Carolina residents should know that this means drivers are...
On behalf of Jay Gervasi, P.A. | Jul 1, 2019 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
The major holidays always lead to more drunk drivers on the road in North Carolina and across the U.S. Many of these drunk drivers get into crashes, and some of these crashes can be fatal. According to data from NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, the...
