Car Accidents
Should States Require Seatbelts On School Buses?
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently made several recommendations aimed at increasing the safety of school buses. These recommendations came shortly after a school...
Charlotte Teen Dies While Trying to Catch a School Bus
Authorities are still investigating a fatal accident that took the life of a Charlotte high school student. According to police, a 15-year-old sophomore was struck...
Is It Time to “Pump the Brakes” on Self-Driving Cars?
A crash involving a driverless SUV, operated by Uber, struck and killed a woman crossing a street in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, March 18. Since...
Thanksgiving Travel Results in Multiple North Carolina Car Accidents
Thanksgiving is notorious for being a time of year where car and truck crashes are more likely to occur. Traffic density skyrockets around Thanksgiving as...
Is This Common Safety Hazard in Your Vehicle?
Millions of vehicles are currently under recall because they contain safety defects. A large percentage of recent recalls involve faulty Takata airbag inflators that have...
Should Ford Explorer Carbon Monoxide Leaks Spark a Nationwide Recall?
If you own a Ford Explorer made between 2011 and 2017, then you could be using a vehicle that may expose you to carbon monoxide....
Are Anti-Distracted Driving Apps Available for Android Phones?
Last week’s blog discussed a new anti-distracted driving app released with Apple’s iOS 11 update. The Do Not Disturb While Driving feature can automatically lock...
Tips for Drivers to Avoid Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel
Falling asleep while driving has become a big issue recently. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2013, there were over 70,000...
Are North Carolina Rural Roads the Deadliest in the Nation?
What is the farthest you would go for a friend or a family member? Would you handle that distance on a bicycle? Well, one Wilmington...
Who Is Responsible When the Police Are Involved in a Crash?
It was early morning on July 8th when a call came in to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. A car had crashed into a building, and three patrol...
What Can Cause a Bus Accident?
A school trip to Nashville almost turned into disaster back on May 22nd. A bus from the Burlington School suddenly caught fire, forcing students to...
What Should I Do If My Car’s Hit by a Driver Who Ran a Red Light?
According to WTVD-TV, after a car ran a red light, it crashed into a SUV that was turning left. The wreck, which took place in...