Greenville, North Carolina, Legal Blog
The risk of a crash during a road trip
With the holiday season coming to an end, many people in North Carolina and across the country are driving home after spending time with their loved ones. Some people drive for very long distances, and at Hardee & Hardee, LLP, we know that this increases their...
Important aspects of safe driving
There are lots of different workplaces in North Carolina: factories, offices, farms. But the most dangerous workplace is your vehicle because driving is a job all on its own. Your mind has to take in speed conditions, pedestrians and more. Lots of people drive to...
What are the worst times to drive?
Winter has arrived in North Carolina, making it more dangerous than ever for you to drive. Increased nighttime driving plus the increased possibility of inclement weather and therefore poor road conditions combine to form the “perfect storm” that leads to accidents....
What risks do motorcyclists face?
All manner of drivers share the roads in North Carolina. Among them, the most at-risk of the motor vehicle operators are motorcyclists. Today, we will examine what exactly makes riding a motorcycle so dangerous, as well as statistics related to this. First of all,...
Why rural roads are often dangerous
If you have ever driven down one of North Carolina’s many rural roadways, you know how thrilling the experience can be. After all, few things are better than looking at the countryside without seeing buildings and other obstructions. Still, rural roads can be...
Who is at risk of farm equipment accidents?
In the US alone, there are over two million fulltime agricultural workers. To work in the agricultural industry in North Carolina, you undertake some amount of risk. Farm workers often have a high risk for serious or fatal injuries. In addition, those who live around...
Washington police file charges in accident that killed a wheelchair-bound elderly man
Washington police have filed charges in a traffic accident that caused the death of an elderly man who was in a wheelchair. According to media reports, police say the accused driver is facing: felony hit-and-run charges; death by motor vehicle; and driving while...
The most common reasons for a truck accident
Truck accidents in North Carolina tend to cause more fatalities and serious injuries than other types of motor vehicle accidents. Worse is the fact that many of these accidents are preventable in the first place. While a driver can do many things to avoid an accident,...
Crash statistics: Which counties in northeast North Carolina are the most dangerous?
In northeast North Carolina, which counties are the most dangerous for driving? The dubious top spot belongs to Wake County. In 2018, it had an accident rate that was nearly three times as high as Durham County, which the second-most-dangerous county. Johnston County,...
How can drowsy driving hurt you?
There are many roads in North Carolina and even more drivers that use them. Today, we at Hardee & Hardee, attorneys at law, will discuss the increasingly prevalent problem of drowsy driving and how other drivers on the road partaking in this behavior may impact...
