No one is surprised when a major collision involving a car or truck results in many thousands of dollars in damage. But when an accident occurs at low speed, such as in a parking lot or between vehicles stuck in a traffic jam, the damage is generally expected to be […]
Drug Testing Requirements for Truck Drivers: Could They Impact Your Recovery After a Truck Accident?
In the battle to establish liability in a truck accident, the legal teams representing victims need to use every tool at their disposal to defeat the trucking industry’s and insurance companies’ defense tactics. The federal government provides extensive regulations that can often be leveraged to an accident victim’s advantage if […]
Advanced Rider Assistance Systems: Can They Make You Negligent in a Motorcycle Accident Case?
It is much harder to stay safe while riding a motorcycle than it is riding in a car, truck, or other enclosed vehicle. In addition to the reduced stability of operating on two wheels, motorcyclists have virtually no protection when they fall or collide with another vehicle. To stay safe, […]
How Evidence from AI Dashcams Could Be Used For and Against You in a Truck Accident Case
Every bit of evidence matters in a truck accident case. And because of the technology used in modern commercial trucks, there is a lot of evidence potentially available. Many trucks now use dashcams with integrated artificial intelligence to monitor driver actions and the conditions around the vehicle. Evidence from this […]
Electronic Filing for NC Workers’ Compensation: Overcoming the Challenges
Computers can make tasks quicker and more efficient. But when something goes wrong on a computer, it can go really wrong. And it can be hard to determine what happened and how to best address the problem. The North Carolina Industrial Commission requires certain documents associated with workers’ compensation claims […]
Should You Move Your Car After an Accident in North Carolina?
We’ve all been stuck in traffic because of a car accident, and it’s a frustrating experience, especially when the accident seems to be a simple fender bender. We wonder why we had to wait so long for such a minor incident. But when you’re one of the people involved in […]
Who is Liable When the Failure of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Cause a Car Accident?
Cars with high-tech features can be much easier to drive than low-tech vehicles. For instance, adaptive cruise control can automatically maintain a safe distance between your car and the vehicle ahead of you. Drivers who rely on this often do not check their speed as often or worry about adjusting […]
Why Auto Accidents Involving Electric Vehicles May Result in More Severe Injuries
Electric cars, trucks, and other vehicles are an increasingly common sight on North Carolina roads, particularly in the areas around cities like Raleigh, Durham, and Wilmington. In 2024, the most recent year for which total figures are available, the state logged more than 100,000 EV registrations, far exceeding the governor’s […]
You Might Be Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits Even if You’re Paid as an Independent Contractor
Businesses operate to make money. And to reach that goal, they often set up every aspect of their operations to trim expenses that lower their profit margin. Sometimes, their money-saving tactics cross the line and violate employment rules. That often happens with employee classification and workers’ compensation issues. Many workers […]
When “Road Gators” and Other Retread Problems Cause Truck Accidents: What You Need to Know
They are sometimes called “road gators” because of their resemblance to the back of an alligator. These large, jagged strips of rubber are often up to eight-feet long and weigh more than 100 pounds. Technically, these strips of rubber are known as tire debris. Most of the time, they come […]