You have likely seen a reckless driver whizzing past you on the highway – weaving in and out of lanes, tailgating, and otherwise engaging in aggressive driving behavior. Reckless driving and speeding can kill, and those who survive a crash caused by a reckless driver often come away with life-altering, catastrophic injuries. What does North Carolina law consider reckless driving? In North Carolina, driving "carelessly and heedlessly or in willful or wanton disregard of the [...]

Car crashes, or any type of motor vehicle accidents, are a leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the United States. But the signs and symptoms of a TBI are not always apparent immediately following a traffic accident. The injured person may walk away reeling from the shock of the crash, with adrenaline coursing through his or her veins, unaware of the injuries sustained. If you have survived a car accident whether you hit your [...]

When you are injured in a car crash attributed to the negligence of someone else, you can make a claim for compensation for damages like your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, pain and suffering, and so forth. But what can you do if the cause of your collision is related to a defective auto part? Who is liable for your damages when you have faulty brakes, or defective tires, or another flawed part led [...]

Victims of car crashes suffer a wide range of injuries, including head trauma, soft tissue injuries, spinal cord damage, broken limbs, and whiplash. In fact, each year in the U.S., about 4 million emergency room visits occur resulting from a vehicle collision. It is important to remain in control of your injury claim after a car accident. Providing the hospital or health care facility in which you receive treatment with the wrong information can inadvertently [...]

As of this writing, marijuana use has been legalized in nine states. Another nine have decriminalized it, and allowed for legal medical use. In North Carolina, marijuana in small amounts (under half an ounce) has been decriminalized, which means you can be charged with a misdemeanor, but you cannot go to jail for possessing it. More and more states are following suit; at least 20 more states have pending legislation to legalize or decriminalize marijuana. [...]

Even the best drivers in North Carolina can have trouble being safe when they drive around motorcyclists and bicyclists. Still, as challenging as it may be, being safe is vital. Unlike those who drive or ride in cars and have the protections of airbags, seatbelts and sturdy metal frames, motorcycle and bicycle riders have almost no protection. So, if you get into an auto accident with a bicycle or motorcycle rider, you can cause devastating [...]