Trucking crashes are some of the most dangerous because of the differences in weight between passenger vehicles and large trucks. If a smaller vehicle is hit, it’s likely that the people inside will be badly hurt or killed. In many cases involving passenger vehicles,...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Red lights do not guarantee your safety
A high percentage of road traffic collisions happen at intersections. When you consider that various vehicles are going in different directions, often at the same time, it is not surprising. That is part of why traffic lights exist: to control the flow of traffic at a...
How safe are self-driving cars?
Many proponents of self-driving vehicles tout improved safety as a benefit compared to vehicles driven by human beings. However, many consumers remain wary and not quite ready to embrace these vehicles or trust in their safety. An advocacy group polled consumers in...
How does inattentional blindness put motorcycles at risk?
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...
Distracted driving extends beyond handheld devices
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...
What should your lawyer do to preserve black box data?
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...
How aggressive drivers pose a threat to others
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...
The distraction caused by eating while driving
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...
What should you do at the scene of an accident?
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...
Big rigs, time of day, fatigue and the risk of serious crashes
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...