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If you have been in a car accident caused by another driver, one of the questions you may have is how much money you can get. Most car accident claims are paid for by insurance companies – often the insurance company for the negligent driver. In order to receive your money, you will first need to file a claim with that insurance company. So how much is your car accident claim worth? How is your claim calculated? Who determines ...

COVID-19 cases have been rising in North Carolina over the last month, prompting a need for prolonged social distancing measures. While social distancing may keep us safe from the virus, it could have other consequences — on North Carolina roads. Even when we start to progress back to somewhat normal, fewer people will travel. This is due to event cancellations, employees working from home, and more people ordering retail items online rather than visiting shopping malls. You would think that ...

Car accidents come when we least expect them and their aftermath can be long-lasting. There are many people who simply aren't aware of their rights after a crash. When the unexpected happens, the mistakes they make afterward can lead to frustration and financial complications. In order to save yourself this trouble, it's important to be aware of the myths surrounding car accidents and how you can avoid them. Myth 1: There is no reason to get medical attention if ...

Spring is in full swing and summer is not too far off. Motorcyclists all over North Carolina are dusting off their bikes and gearing up for the riding season. Whether you're a new rider or have been riding for several years, it can never hurt to brush up on standard safety precautions. Operating a motorcycle can be dangerous, since riders don't have the same protections as other motor vehicles. Moreover, motorists don't always see motorcyclists or acknowledge that they ...

North Carolina residents are hunkering down in order to help flatten the curve during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While we’re currently experiencing tough times, this will eventually pass. Meanwhile, it is critical that North Carolina residents do their best to stay safe. Here’s why: Traffic collisions could still happen Many people must still go out to get groceries, go to work and attend medical appointments. That means roadway crashes are still likely. The statewide shutdown due to COVID-19 has reshaped our streets and roadways. The number of cars on ...

Nobody plans on being involved in a car accident when commuting to work or going for a Sunday drive. Even the drivers who behave irresponsibly don't think that there will ever be any consequences for their actions. The reality is, most drivers are involved in car accidents about every 17 years, according to the car insurance industry. Some drivers are involved in crashes more than others. This figure is just an estimate for the average driver. Millions of collisions ...

Technologies like those that gauge eyelid position and eye-blink rate will be required in European vehicles as of 2022. This will increase safety by keeping drivers alert because these technologies are designed to prevent drowsy driving crashes. The tech works by using a combination of cameras, artificial intelligence, alerts and an algorithm established using recordings of real driving situations, according to CNN Business. CNN cites the European Commission, which is the executive branch of the European Union. They said 30 ...

In North Carolina, the city of Wilmington is seven times smaller than Charlotte. It is four times smaller than Raleigh. But it competes with both larger cities in one sad stat — bicycle crashes. Crash information compiled by the state of North Carolina since 2000 showed Wilmington ranked third, with 1,082 bike crashes, according to WHQR. Only Charlotte (population 859,035) with 2,125 bike crashes and Raleigh (population 464,758) with 1,580 bike crashes topped the number of bike crashes in Wilmington (population ...

From 2017-2018, the United States saw a 2.4 percent drop in traffic fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that the first half 0f 2019 will show a further decline of 3.4 percent. This sounds like great news, right? Not if you live in North Carolina. Here's why. Rise in traffic fatalities across North Carolina While the U.S. has had an overall decrease in the number of traffic fatalities in 2018, North Carolina had a 3.3 percent ...

Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are becoming increasingly more prevalent in cars. According to AAA, they now come standard in about 93 percent of all new vehicles. They are capable of preventing crashes caused by human error by using sensors to detect forward-collision risks, as well as blind-spot crash risks. They can also: Automatically apply the brakes to either regulate following distance or prevent a collision entirely Emit a sound to alert drivers of a possible crash risk Correct a ...