Daily life provides many situations in which a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may occur. But driving is one of the most common potential causes, due to the possibility of a driver getting involved in a crash. If this happens, the signs of a TBI may start to show right...
Rear-end motor vehicle collisions can have serious consequences and often lead to death for drivers and passengers alike, although many may not consider them as dangerous as other types of crashes. However, the Insurance Information Institute reports that these types...
Most people in North Carolina understand that not all vehicles on the state's roads and highways are equal in terms of the protection afforded to their operators. Motorcycles offer a good example of this fact: motorcyclists have little to protect them from serious...
Driving is likely a normal part of your everyday life as you travel to work, school and errands. But every time you get in your car to drive, the risk of getting injured in an accident exists. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, 105,390 car...
When looking at the most increasingly dangerous behaviors that modern drivers engage with and face, drowsy driving remains near the top of the list. Other forms of distracted driving - such as texting while driving - also have an impact. But drowsy driving has...
The impact from a motor vehicle collision could cause you to hit your head. If you hit your head with enough force, it could cause a traumatic brain injury. There are many different types of traumatic brain injury, and while some are relatively mild, you should always...
The good news is that dealing with the aftermath of a hit-and-run accident is not that much different then dealing with any other accident. The bad news is that hit-and-run accidents tend to be much more emotional and frustrating. Keeping your wits about you is...
For older people, driving is a way of maintaining their independence. There are many older people who are excellent drivers. Nevertheless, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out that as people age, their chances for a car accident increase. This is...
When accused of driving while intoxicated in North Carolina, the offense may fall into five different levels. Level V represents more minor charges, while Level I charges represent the most serious. The more serious the charge, the higher the risks you face of long...
Motor vehicle crashes of any kind have the potential to cause serious damage, but if you were involved in a high-speed collision you are especially likely to face a long road to recovery. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...