How Can NC Keep Reckless Drivers from Getting Behind the Wheel of School Buses?

What are the requirements for driving school buses in NC? That’s what some people may have been wondering after 19 students were injured in a school bus crash that happened because of a bus driver’s recklessness. Per a WRAL-TV report, the school bus accident happened in December as a bus filled with 20 elementary students […]

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Is There a Way to Avoid a Head-On Car Crash?

Earlier this month, The Pilot reported on an incident involving a fatal head-on car accident that happened on NC 211 in Moore County. The deadly crash took place around 2:45 pm on a Thursday on NC 211 near Puckett Lane and involved three vehicles. Reportedly, leading up to the wreck, a 69-year-old man was driving […]

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What Can I Do to Avoid a Head-On Collision?

On October 11, a woman died from injuries she sustained while she was a passenger in vehicle involved in a head-on collision in Mount Olive, according to The Goldsboro News-Argus. Authorities believe that the driver of the other vehicle involved in the deadly auto accident was driving drunk. The report in the News-Argus described the […]

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What Is At Risk for the At-Fault Driver When a Car Accident Lawsuit Is Filed?

If you were in a car accident that was your fault, you may be wondering what comes next. Will insurance cover all the bills? Will your insurance be canceled or will the premium increase? The answers depend on a few factors, but being at fault in an accident is not the end of the world […]

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How to Prove an At-Fault Driver Was Intoxicated

If you have been in an accident with a reckless driver, your case for establishing fault may be even stronger if the driver was intoxicated. However, you may not always have proof that the other person was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the wreck. The police may decline to test for […]

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Own a Moped in North Carolina? You Really Need to Know These Legal Items

Just last week the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issued a second notice to over 28,000 residents of the state in an effort to remind moped owners of a new law which takes effect on July 1 of this year. Beginning July 1, all owners of Mopeds in this state are required to […]

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A Guide to North Carolina’s Car Accident Laws

Every state has unique laws. Because of this, it is important to familiarize yourself with the laws of your home state, as well as those of any state where you plan to travel or spend a significant amount of time. You might find, for example, that you are held to a shorter statute of limitations […]

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Are the Elderly Treated Differently in a Car Accident Lawsuit?

As baby boomers begin to enter retirement, the nation continues to struggle to deal with this rapidly aging population. While many people are responsible for providing care for aging relatives who are unable to care for themselves, other seniors continue to enjoy an independent lifestyle. A large part of being able to maintain their independence […]

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Consequences of Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License in North Carolina

The loss of one’s driving privileges can wreak havoc on a person’s life. Oftentimes, we don’t realize how essential a driver’s license is to our day-to-day activities, until it is suddenly lost. How will you get to work? Who will take the children to school? Without a driver’s license you won’t even be able to […]

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