Greenville, North Carolina, Legal Blog
How do you negotiate with an insurance company?
When it comes to negotiating with insurance companies about injuries to yourself, to your loved ones or about damage to your personal property, knowledge is power. You will probably need more than general knowledge about negotiation and costs. The more specific and...
Refresh your boat safety knowledge
Boating is a pleasant way to spend a warm summer day and enjoy the natural beauty of North Carolina. However, failure to follow safety regulations can result in serious injury or even drowning. Before you head out on open water, review these important boating safety...
North Carolina traffic crash statistics
Each year the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles publishes a report on traffic crashes. The most recent report covers 2018. In this post, we will look at some of the highlights from the 155-page report. Number of reported crashes increased in 2018 As an...
Does road rash carry a risk of complications?
Whether you are a beginning motorcyclist or an experienced rider, you occasionally take a fall. Therefore, you will likely have a case of road rash at some point in your riding career, if you have not already. Road rash is a slang term for abrasion of the skin, that...
How can I limit distractions while driving?
While you have no control over the actions of other drivers, you can control your activities behind the wheel. For example, all motorists should take the proper steps to limit distractions while driving. Driving distractions pull your attention away from the road and...
What are the risks to farmers and agricultural workers?
When it comes to the farming and agricultural industry, there are many risks that you may not initially recognize. When you think of farming accidents, likewise, transportation accidents may not be your first thought. Did you know that agriculture is one of the most...
Study to examine top causes of fatal truck crashes
The number of people losing their lives in car wrecks involving commercial trucks is on the rise across North Carolina and the nation, and a new study seeks to identify the most common causes of these crashes. By identifying causal factors that often lead to injuries,...
The simple driving rule that can prevent accidents
If there was a way to dramatically reduce your odds of being in a motor vehicle accident, would you do it? There is such a method. It’s easy to use, and you probably learned about it in drivers education. The safety method is called the 3-second rule. Transportation...
Do you know what to do in a hit-and-run accident?
Despite how careful you are while driving on North Carolina's roads, there is no accounting for other drivers' behavior. Would you know what to do if someone were to clip your car at a red light and keep driving? What if you were to come out to your car and find it...
Memory loss following a motorcycle crash
When an accident involving a motorcyclist occurs, various concerns arise. These crashes are often especially devastating for multiple reasons, such as the vulnerability of motorcyclists when a crash involving a much larger vehicle takes place. Often, motorcyclists...
