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As of May 2018, all new vehicles manufactured in the United States must be equipped with backup cameras. CNBC reports that the initial law was passed by Congress in 2008. The law was, in part, supported by evidence given by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The official report NHTSA submitted to Congress estimated that an average of 292 fatalities occurred every year as the result of backover accidents. Some 78 percent of these backover fatalities (and a whopping ...

We’ve all seen them on the road – aggressive drivers. Tailgating. Weaving in between traffic. Running a red light. Racing on the streets like there’s no one else on the road. What these drivers don’t realize – or don’t care about – is that their actions can dramatically increase the risk of a car accident that results in serous injuries or fatalities. And according to recent findings, it is a serious problem in North Carolina. A survey conducted by ...

New technologies have been expanding the options for in-vehicle entertainment and information for many years now. These options also give drivers the unfortunate temptation to divert their attention from the roadway. As smart phones and in-vehicle entertainment systems become more prevalent on the roads of America, safety advocates are looking for new ways to address this growing danger. Some have been effective and others have not. It is important for Wilmington drivers to understand the problem of distracted driving ...

Melting snow and warmer weather means an increasing number of motorcycle riders will soon be on the roads throughout the Carolinas. North Carolina law requires all riders to obtain a motorcycle endorsement or learner's permit. The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles reports 151 riders were killed in 2016. More than 3,700 crashes injured more than 3,000 riders that year. New Hanover County motorcycle crashes claimed three lives last year and injured 45 riders. Motorcycle Safety Tips for Riders in ...

School bus accidents are at the forefront of people's minds when they think of school transportation accidents. However, students are at greater risk while outside the bus, when traveling with friends or in large passenger vans used by many churches and youth groups. Whenever a child is injured at school or while participating in a school-related function, an experienced injury lawyer in Wilmington should be contacted. These are complex cases. Many schools enjoy additional protection under sovereign immunity laws ...

Motorcycle riding can be a fun way to get around. Unfortunately, it also carries a higher risk of injury and death than riding in an enclosed vehicle.  A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that motorcycle crashes are associated with significant injury and fatality rates for both drivers and passengers. Now, a new study reports that this risk may be even higher for motorcycle passengers than motorcycle operators. When injuries do occur as the result ...

  Teens have long had a reputation for being bad drivers. Unfortunately, this is not just a stereotype. Car accident studies consistently find that teen drivers have higher accident rates than older, more experienced drivers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration corroborates this result and also finds that the trend continues into early ...

Road debris is a danger at all times of the year, but the holidays pose certain unique risks, given the bulk of commerce that takes place, the excess traffic on the roads and the type of material being transported. Recently, the Courier-Tribune reports on the damage and injuries which can be caused by improperly secured Christmas trees. Experts provided safety tips for drivers transporting Christmas trees. Road debris can be caused by many sources. A Wilmington car accident attorney ...

Truck accidents have been an ongoing public safety hazard for many years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 25% of all workplace fatalities in America in 2015 occurred in the trucking industry. Of course, truck accidents do not only injure truck drivers. Innocent victims are killed every day on the roads of America due to the negligence of truck drivers. Now, new and improving safety technologies hold the potential to prevents thousands of truck accidents every ...

There are many complications that come with age. Unfortunately, some have a cumulative effect, and make a person more likely to fall victim to other age-related hazards. AAA reports that, despite having safer driving habits than other age groups, senior citizens are more likely to be injured or killed in a traffic accident. This is due to age-related vulnerabilities such as weak bones and chronic medical conditions (such as heart disease) which make it difficult to recover from injuries ...