It is well-documented just how dangerous engaging in distracted driving behaviors can be. This has led to massive numbers of safety campaigns in order to warn the public of these hazards. Through the efforts of law enforcement and traffic safety officials, the goal is to make the general public more aware of how important it…
Any type of accident can cause personal injuries. The time it takes to recover from those injuries depends on the circumstances of the incident. Some injuries may sideline a victim for a few days or a week before they are able to resume normal activities, while other injuries are more serious and require extensive medical…
The Commonwealth of Virginia operates the nation’s third-largest state-maintained highway system. Millions of residents and visitors travel the state’s 57,867 miles to get to work, run errands, and travel for pleasure and business. While many of those commuters do arrive at their destination safely, there are thousands who end up seriously injured or dead because…
Every year, there are over 225,000 vehicle crashes that occur in North Carolina. More than 110,000 victims will sustain injuries from these crashes, and another 1,200 people will not survive those injuries. There are a number of reasons why car accidents occur, many of them preventable because they were within the control of the driver…
When a death is caused by the negligence of another, a wrongful death claim or lawsuit may be pursued on behalf of the survivors/beneficiaries of the deceased individual. Examples of incidents that could justify a wrongful death claim include: Defective or dangerous product Fatal assault, battery, or because of other crime Fatal vehicle accident caused…