Greenville, North Carolina, Legal Blog
How can a motorcycle passenger stay safe?
The only thing more invigorating than riding on the back of a motorcycle is doing it as a pair. Taking a passenger along for a ride is a great way to ensure fun and camaraderie, but safety comes first. Riding with a passenger is very different from riding solo. It is...
Commercial vehicles and distracted driver wrongful death lawsuits
Families that have lost a loved one unexpectedly from a motor vehicle or truck accident may file a legal action for damages. According to data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about nine individuals die each day as a result of a distracted driver...
How does alcohol affect a person’s driving ability?
Motor vehicle accidents happen for many reasons. Driving distractions, speeding, and failure to obey road signs are just a few of the behaviors that may lead to damaging car crashes. While these behaviors are a cause for concern, driving under the influence of alcohol...
How can you identify a head injury?
Head injuries are a common consequence of motorcycle accidents. WebMD defines head injuries as any damage to the skull, scalp or brain. These injuries can cause mental impairment and permanent disability. Could you be suffering from a head injury? Types of head...
Amazon’s delivery system: A recipe for catastrophe
For many consumers, Amazon’s Next-Day Delivery is a vital shopping component, particularly during a time when leaving the house still presents the risks that come with a pandemic. Instead of “masking up” and going to the store, they receive an alert on their...
Can employers reduce driver fatigue to prevent accidents?
If you drive a truck through eastern North Carolina and spend consecutive hours traveling, you may know firsthand the battle of staying alert when your body has been awake for a significant length of time. Your ability to safely and effectively deliver your freight...
Motorists can suffer when a semitruck rolls over
People who drive around semitrucks on a regular basis might not think much about how the trucker’s driving abilities will impact their own safety. Unfortunately, some will find that their lives are dramatically changed when they’re involved in a crash with a semi. One...
Safety is critical when around farm equipment on the roads
Farmers play a critical role in this nation’s economy, and they depend heavily on equipment to get their work done as efficiently as possible. They may have to travel on the public roads to get to where they need to be with this equipment, so it is not uncommon to see...
Built-in screens and GPS devices are a common form of distraction
Distracted driving is a very common source of risk on the roads. In fact, some people don't even realize how widespread distraction actually is, possibly because they assume that mobile phones are the only source of distraction that leads to crashes. Not everyone...
6 ways to be a safer driver
Defensive driving reduces the chance you have a car accident. It protects you and your passengers. It also protects other road users. It is easy to think that when you pass your driving license, you know enough. Yet, as with any skill, there is always more to learn....
