Car crashes can cause all kinds of injuries, some of which are objectively more severe than others. People can hit their heads and develop traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) or suffer spinal cord injuries that forever alter their lives. Compared with those catastrophic...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Who pays for the aftermath of a North Carolina hit-and-run?
In North Carolina, car crashes are one of the top causes of injury and death. Those involved in collisions often rely either on insurance or on the resources of the person at fault for the crash to cover their property damage and injury-related expenses. Ideally,...
Why car wrecks are a leading cause of amputations
There are many kinds of serious injuries that are caused by motor vehicle collisions. Especially when crashes occur at high speeds or between vehicles of very different sizes, collisions can cause many kinds of severe damage to the human body. Broken bones, brain...
3 kinds of spinal injuries after a car accident
Since the invention of the automobile, consumers and lawmakers have been demanding safer cars. As a result, manufacturers have been implementing devices to ensure the safety of their consumers. Today, every car has seatbelts and airbags to reduce injuries to drivers...
How your insurance can protect you after a wreck
The insurance system in North Carolina is relatively straightforward. Drivers purchase liability coverage that protects them from having financial responsibility for a crash. You probably already understand that if you make a mistake at the wheel and hurt someone...
Why do people tailgate?
When you go through driver’s training, they teach you about the three-second rule. Under this rule, you should always leave three seconds between each vehicle on the road. This is considered a safe following distance and anything closer is considered tailgating. But...
An injury that you can’t see after a car crash could kill you
You likely expect that you would notice any significant injuries right after a car crash. It is rare for people to leave the scene of a wreck without realizing they have broken a bone or suffered a spinal cord injury, for example, but that does happen in some cases....
Have you lost the ability to enjoy your life after a car accident?
If you get involved in a car accident that someone else caused, there may be a lot of costs that you can easily quantify after the wreck. For instance, maybe you suffered a serious spinal cord injury. You have all the medical bills. You know exactly how much it cost...
What happens when your costs exceed the other driver’s policy?
A single, serious motor vehicle collision might cost more than what you earn in several months. Repairing your vehicle can be incredibly expensive, especially if you want it to look like it hasn't been through a crash. Some drivers will have to completely replace...
How can head injuries impact you in retirement?
When you’re trying to enjoy your retirement, the last thing you want is to end up getting involved in a car crash and suffering serious injuries. If you do get into a crash and hit your head, that head injury could have lasting implications for your health and the...