In just one week, Thanksgiving will be here. And for many, that means traveling to visit loved ones. Unfortunately, this can also be one of the deadliest times of the year to travel on North Carolina’s highways. So, why are North Carolina auto accident rates so high around Thanksgiving? Most experts agree it’s a combination […]
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The weather is beginning to cool down and the leaves are changing color. This combination can make for a spectacular bike ride along North Carolina’s roadways. Cyclists be warned though—a leisurely ride in our state can quickly become a deadly affair. One new study shows North Carolina bicycle accident rates have led to the state
Distracted Driving in North Carolina It can happen in the blink of an eye. You look away from the road for a split second while driving and you crash. Accidents like this are all too common in North Carolina. In fact, estimates from the state’s Department of Transportation show approximately one-quarter of all North Carolina
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Vehicle Safety Features: The Pros and Cons Technological advancements in the field of motor vehicle safety and design have reduced the total number of injuries and fatalities that occur as a result of collisions; however, sometimes it’s these advanced safety features that put motorists at the greatest risk of harm. Defective Airbags In the case
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Highway guardrails are installed to keep people safe in the event of an accident. Now, federal officials are claiming that some guardrails malfunction, turning the metal rails into giant spears that can pierce through a car and seriously injure or even kill the people inside. The problem, it seems, comes from a manufacturing change
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Fall is in the air, and in North Carolina that means many students are returning to school. A growing number of these students are choosing bicycles as a means of transportation, but it’s important for cyclists to keep several safety tips in mind to avoid being involved in a North Carolina bicycle accident. Wearing a
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With the celebration of our nation’s independence looming and a hurricane preparing to hit the coast, many North Carolinians are planning to travel for vacation this weekend. In fact, estimates say that more than 1 million people from our state will hit the road, which according to WRAL News is the highest number of 4th
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The Department of Transportation recently launched a new PSA campaign intended to encourage North Carolina passengers to buckle up. According to a recent NCDOT press release, front seat passenger seatbelt usage dropped in 2013 to 84.9 percent, down nearly one percentage point from the previous year. In North Carolina, every passenger in a motor vehicle
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Cycling can be an excellent way to get from one place to another while enjoying the outdoors and staying fit; however, the activity comes with certain inherent risks of riders being involved in motor vehicle accidents. It’s up to both cyclists and motorists alike to work with one another to help prevent these accidents, which
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March 6, 2014 Unless you or a close loved one have been injured in a serious car accident, you likely have little idea of the daily struggles victims of such accidents face. It’s more than just dealing with medical bills and insurance. There is often stress and tension amongst family members, which is only compounded
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