Despite Stay-At-Home Orders, Motor Vehicle Fatalities Continue to Rise in NC
Despite a decrease in miles driven by Americans due to stay-at-home orders,
Auto Accident
Do You Have To Report Minor Accidents In North Carolina?
Accidents involving minor injuries, such as fender benders or a slow-speed rear-end collision, are more common than those involving serious injuries. Minor accidents that result in no injuries or minimal property damage may appear to be so trivial that you don’t need to report them to the police or your insurance provider. However, depending on …
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New NCDOT Technology to Combat Wrong-Way Driving
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is currently testing new technology in hopes that it will help eliminate drivers traveling the wrong way on state highways. A detailed article on these advancements is available here. Between 2000 and 2017, accidents involving vehicles going the wrong way on a highway have caused 164 fatalities in …
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving continues to be a major issue throughout the United States, taking thousands of lives every year. Whether you are adjusting the radio, sending a text, or putting directions into your GPS; taking your eyes off the road for even just one second can yield devastating results. To put in perspective how dangerous distracted …
Super Bowl Sunday is Almost Here! What are Your Plans to Avoid Drinking and Driving?
Approximately 111.3 million Americans tuned-in last year to watch the Super bowl and the viewership for Super Bowl LII is expected to be nearly just as high. Football fans across the nation will join friends and family members to enjoy the game. Whether they watch at someone’s home or at a local bar, the amount …
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14 Automakers Release Additional List of Vehicle Models Affected by Takata Airbag Recall
On May 15, 2015 the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a national recall of Takata airbags. Since then, about 34 million vehicles have gone under recall due to defective Takata airbags which can explode when deployed, causing serious injury or even death. Currently, in the United States, 11 deaths and 184 injuries have resulted due …
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Driving Tips to Discuss with Your Teenagers during Teen Driving Awareness Month
Passing a driving test can be one of the most exciting and rewarding times for a teenager. However, operating a motor vehicle does not come without its risks and it is important that young drivers are aware of these risks and how to avoid them. January is National Teen Driving Awareness month and is a …
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving is a rising epidemic in the United States. In 2015 alone 3,477 people were killed and 391,000 were injured in a motor vehicle accidents caused by a distracted driver. Whether someone is texting, checking email, changing music or talking and looking around, distracted driving can become deadly in a split second. April is …
A Tragic Motor Vehicle Accident Reminds Us Just How Dangerous Our Roads Can Be!
Multiple families are mourning the loss of loved ones after a tragic motor vehicle accident that occurred early Monday morning along interstate 85 near the 179 exit for Club Boulevard. According to ABC 11 both drivers of the vehicles were killed, 1 person was critically injured, and 3 children were taken to the local hospital …
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It's Time to Spring Your Clocks Forward for Daylight Savings!
At 2:00 am this Sunday, daylight savings time begins! Don’t forget to adjust your clocks forward an hour as we enter into Spring! This jump forward also results in an increase of drowsy drivers on the road due to losing an hour of sleep. Also, resetting the clock is always a good time to replace …
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