Many people consider school bus transportation to be extremely safe. After all, we watch every day as our most precious cargo hop up the school bus steps and drive off for the day. School buses share the road with other vehicles – passenger vehicles and…
As we head into the heart of the holiday season, it is important to remember that for many people, holiday celebrations and alcohol are often intertwined. Unfortunately, too many people fail to heed the warnings of the dangers of drinking and driving – often with…
Fitness trackers, including devices made by Fitbit, Misfit, and Jawbone, have become more and more popular as a means for people to keep track of their physical activity each day. The wearable devices can track a person’s heart rate, the number of steps they take, exercise…
Study after study reveals that half of the teen drivers killed in traffic accidents are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both. Statistics show that alcohol use increases the risk of a teen being in a car crash seven times more than for those…
A woman from Raeford, North Carolina is facing charges after she hit and killed a pedestrian early on Thanksgiving day. The local police stated that a 20 year old male was crossing the street when he was hit by the woman, who allegedly was drunk.…
The North Carolina Highway Patrol has charged a driver in a crash that killed his passenger. According to the Winston-Salem Journal, the 18-year-old driver in Linwood, North Carolina has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, as well as careless and reckless driving. The…
Last weekend’s Thanksgiving celebration means the holiday season has officially arrived. That means millions of Americans will be taking to the roads to visit loved ones near and far. According to estimated statistics, approximately 47 million of us traveled 50 or more miles Thanksgiving Day.…
Not too long ago, our North Carolina car accident firm wrote about the potential dangers of requiring drivers to submit to “rolling retests” of the ignition interlock device (IID) installed in their vehicle. These devices have become more common as a sentencing requirement for those…
Guardrails are a critical component of highway safety. They prevent drivers from crossing over the median into oncoming traffic and they help prevent rollover accidents when vehicles are slammed to the side of the roads. But there has been controversy over the safety of certain…
Over the past few decades, the way the medical community and society looks at mental health challenges has evolved. Emotional and behavioral issues that were once ignored or dismissed are now recognized as valid medical health concerns that are addressed with therapy and/or medication. Although…
As December quickly approaches, the news for Virginia is a colder than normal winter this year. To avoid falling victim to a weather-related car accident, it is important to take the time to review some safe winter driving practices. One of the most dangerous of…
In North Carolina, 34 of 78 hospitals earned an A grade for hospital safety, but there were a few that earned Cs and Ds, according to a new survey released by The Leapfrog Group last month. The grades for hospital safety are released every six…
