The victim of a car accident has a lot to worry about concerning their recovery. In addition to focusing on the medical care they need, a victim must be aware of how they are going to pay for their treatment. Determining what is adequate compensation for damages...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Lack of experience leads to teen driver crashes
Supervised driving practice is as important as ever for teenage drivers in North Carolina, based on a study of all the states by AAA. Its Foundation for Traffic Safety has published research that indicates teen drivers are likelier to be involved in fatal crashes when...
AAA points out over-reliance on driver assistance systems
Drivers in North Carolina may be overly confident in the abilities of their car safety technology. This nationwide trend has been the subject of a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, and some of the statistics may be alarming. The study also raises...
Motus: mobile worker car crashes due to rise in smartphones
The vehicle management and reimbursement platform Motus has released its 2018 Distracted Driving Report, and the results touch directly on the mobile workforce in North Carolina and across the U.S. The most crucial of its findings is that there is a link between the...
The impact of reality-based elements in teen drivers’ education
Interactive, reality-based elements could do a lot to boost teen driver education courses. This is the conclusion of a Baylor University study, which analyzed the effect of a supplemental drivers' education program on teens' risk awareness and driving behavior....
Roundabouts can affect pedestrian safety
Pedestrians in North Carolina may choose to walk for a number of reasons, including health, lack of a vehicle or even to reduce their carbon footprints. When an adult walks instead of drives to their destination, they will need to take care to remain safe while on the...
An overview of common Fourth of July accidents
Esurance and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety both claim that the Fourth of July, more than any other day, is the worst for deadly car crashes. Drivers in North Carolina will want to be careful if they intend on traveling during the upcoming holiday weekend....