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Are field sobriety test results a true indication of inebriation?
The answer to this question is a resounding NO. The Standard Field Sobriety Test that law enforcement officers ask you to take when they pull you over for suspected drunk driving actually consists of three separate exercises that test your eye movements and your...
Regular vehicle maintenance can prevent an accident
Many North Carolina drivers are likely aware of actions that might cause a car accident such as texting while driving, eating behind the wheel and exceeding the speed limit. However, one lesser-known risk drivers may not always consider is how their car’s condition...
What should drivers know about breath alcohol tests?
If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, they may ask you to submit to a breath alcohol test. By blowing into the mouthpiece of a handheld device, the authorities get immediate measurement of your blood alcohol concentration...
3 ways to value your business before your divorce
If you own a business, you likely want to continue to lead it after your marriage ends. In North Carolina, though, divorcing spouses typically receive an equitable share of the marital estate. If you started your business after you walked down the aisle, your...
How dangerous is eating while driving?
Every time you get behind the wheel of your car in Burgaw, you likely take great care to avoid any of the commonly known dangerous driving practices that could increase your chances of causing an accident. You no doubt have this same expectation of others. Your...
Contesting the accuracy of breath test devices
The law considers North Carolina drivers over 21 years of age with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or above, legally drunk. Statutes for commercial drivers are somewhat more stringent, at 0.04%. For a conviction, officers must test BAC and prove the person behind the...
Splitting your retirement savings with your ex
A challenge of divorcing your spouse in North Carolina is recovering your retirement savings, especially if you are nearing retirement age. Your understanding of how your divorce may impact your retirement may enable you to make careful decisions about your financial...
Know the dangers to avoid a truck accident
Accidents involving tractor-trailers and other large trucks happen all too often in North Carolina. Because of the size and weight of these vehicles, truck accidents can cause catastrophic injury and loss of life. Understand the risks and contributing factors...
How does inattentional blindness cause car crashes?
As a driver in North Carolina, you understand the risks of the road. Dangerous driving behaviors impact the safety of everyone else. You cannot always tell who is engaging in these behaviors, either. Distracted driving is one form of dangerous driving behavior. Many...
Man dies in one-car accident in Ridgeland
The beauty of North Carolina’s roadways is undeniable. However, there are also many dangers that often result in car accidents that injure or take the lives of drivers and passengers. One such incident took place in Ridgeland this week, when, according to the Bluffton...
