When you first learn to drive in North Carolina, your “education” may come not only from formal driver’s education classes but also from anecdotes and bits of wisdom shared by friends and family members. Some of these stories and bits of advice can be helpful; others are incorrect, however, and can lead drivers to make…
Our North Carolina personal injury law firm has reported on several serious car accidents that occurred because the driver hit the gas pedal instead of the brake. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are 16,000 car accidents caused by pedal error each year – which comes out to 44 pedal error…
Despite all the traffic laws that have been passed across the country, and despite all the PSAs educating the public, the rate of vehicle accidents continues to remain fairly steady each year. Victims of car accidents can and often do sustain injuries that leave them suffering from permanent disabilities and chronic pain. What legal options…
What happens when a child is injured in a car crash? Is the personal injury claim handled differently than when the victim is an adult? At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our North Carolina car accident attorneys can answer all of your questions regarding car accident claims and lawsuits. National Statistics According to statistics from the…
There is equipment installed in all vehicles that are designed for the primary reason of safety. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to use this equipment, or they use it improperly, thereby creating a danger instead of preventing one. One of the most common is the turn signal function. Turn signals provide the most basic way that…