North Carolina Criminal Law Blog

Wouldn't it be nice if you could take your time filing a vehicle accident and injury claim? You could gather more evidence to support the facts and still have plenty of time to uncover and account for all your accident injuries. Unfortunately, there are deadlines to...

Vehicular collisions commonly result in physical injuries. More often than not, these are immediately apparent and even if they are not, a skilled doctor can detect them quickly with tests.  Physical injuries can result in chronic pain, which in turn can impact a...

You don’t need anyone telling you about the injury hazards associated with motor vehicle accidents. However, you may benefit from discovering more about the financial compensation available to North Carolina accident victims. Assuming you or a loved one has recently...

Nearly 80% of us have encountered an aggressive driver. You know the type. They’re the car dangerously accelerating behind you, lights flashing and horn blaring. You have no idea what set them off, but you do know that you’d better get out of their way and fast!...

There's always the chance that any driver could cause a car accident leading to serious injuries or even a fatality. But you may have wondered if there's any way to figure out which group of drivers poses the biggest threat. After all, you have to share the road with...

Posted speed limits throughout North Carolina (and the rest of the country) are based on state and local laws. The terrain may determine them as well. For example, sharp curves on mountain roads typically have low-speed limits. Drivers need to abide by these speed...

Trucks and commercial vehicles carry vital goods both to and from the state of North Carolina. Usually, these journeys go without incident because regulations are followed and drivers are careful. Nonetheless, trucks are always a potential danger due to their sheer...

If a semi-truck driver makes a mistake on the road, it’s easy to see that they are responsible for the crash. Say a driver looks at their phone, drifts over the centerline, and crashes into a pickup truck. The fault lies with the driver.  But there are also cases...

Having another vehicle follow too closely when you’re driving can be nerve-wracking. You’re constantly anxious as you look at the mirror, just thinking about how they’re making an accident far more likely than it has to be.  This could happen for a lot of reasons....

Cautious drivers watch other motorists for signs of distracted driving. For example, when you see a nearby driver looking at a device or adjusting the radio, you know to be extra careful. Unfortunately, some distractions are less easy to notice. Cognitive or mental...