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Car Repair Sticker Shock: Why Minor Dents Now Cost Major Dollars

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 […]

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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 […]

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Who is Liable When the Failure of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Cause a Car Accident?

February 26, 2026

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 […]

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Why Auto Accidents Involving Electric Vehicles May Result in More Severe Injuries

February 24, 2026

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 […]

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When “Road Gators” and Other Retread Problems Cause Truck Accidents: What You Need to Know

February 17, 2026

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 […]

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Lane Filtering vs. Lane Sharing: Understanding Legal Lane Positioning for Motorcycles in North Carolina

February 12, 2026

There is no doubt the traffic is getting more congested on the roads around Raleigh, Durham, Wilmington, and other metropolitan areas of North Carolina. It takes longer to get places. We sit stopped in traffic more often or creep along at speeds well below the limit. One solution that has […]

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The Missing Link: When There are Problems Making the Connection Between a Car Accident and Your Injuries

February 10, 2026

Insurance companies do not give up easily. Even when it has clearly been proven that the driver they represent caused a car accident, they might still argue that they are not responsible. They might insist that your injuries were not caused by the car accident but by something else beyond […]

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Single Vehicle Accidents When Someone Other Than the Driver is at Fault

In collisions involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles, it makes sense that the accident was likely caused by one of the drivers. If a crash involves only one vehicle, such as when a car hits a telephone pole, the driver is usually held to blame for causing the collision. […]

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How Do the New Insurance Laws Affect Auto Accident Claims in Durham?

December 31, 2025

Many people are not aware of the new auto insurance laws that affect drivers in Durham. In fact, many people do not fully understand how the previously-enacted insurance laws in North Carolina can affect a claim for compensation after a car accident. When you work with the right personal injury […]

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Why Fatigued Driving Can Be Just as Deadly as Drunk Driving

People who wouldn’t dream of drinking and driving often do something that can be just as dangerous. They don’t recognize how deadly it can be to get behind the wheel when they are tired. Fatigue can affect the human body in many of the same ways as alcohol or drugs. […]

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