As you likely know, drunk driving is a top contributor to motor vehicle accidents in North Carolina. These crashes typically lead to severe injuries, including spinal cord damage and traumatic brain injury. If you knew where danger lurks, you would probably take steps...
Pender County Law Blog
Can bright headlights cause collisions?
You do most of your driving during the daytime. Nonetheless, there are the odd occasions where you need to stay late at work or take an emergency trip to the store. When you’re driving at nighttime, you feel as if you’re being dazzled more than usual by brighter...
Can you divorce your spouse for adultery in North Carolina?
Adultery is one of the more common reasons that people file for divorce. If your spouse violates their vow to remain faithful, you may no longer want to share your life or your bed with them. In some states, people can file for divorce using adultery as the grounds...
Common driving distractions to avoid
Driving can be a monotonous task, and it's no wonder drivers get easily distracted. On top of that, distractions are plenty, both in and out of the car. What does this mean for your safety and that of other road users? Over 3,000 lives were lost to distracted driving...
The top reasons to consider a prenuptial agreement
When you get married, you probably aren’t thinking about the possibility of divorce. Unfortunately, a large percentage of marriages end this way. Planning ahead is smart for anyone. Part of this planning may include a prenuptial agreement. What is the prenuptial...
What does having joint legal custody mean?
Child custody goes beyond deciding which parent lives with the child. It also involves determining the parent with the power to make important decisions affecting the child’s life. As the non-custodial parent, you still have a say in decisions that affect your child,...
What’s the best defense against DWI charges?
Drunk driving charges may seem trivial, but they are not. There is a lot at stake if you are found guilty, and you may feel the effects of your conviction even years after the fact. Therefore, if you are charged with DWI, avoiding a guilty verdict should be your main...
Will you face DUI charges if you didn’t cause a crash?
If you’re driving home and are stopped by the police, anything you do from that point on could affect your case. If the officer accuses you of driving while intoxicated, what you do next could influence if the officer decides to arrest you or let you go free. You...
How to minimize the effects of your divorce on your children
When you finally decide to part ways with your spouse, it is essential to consider how the children will be affected. In many cases, children bear the brunt of divorce since it directly affects their daily lives, yet they may not be in a position to comprehend...
Did your car crash lead to PTSD?
Getting in a car crash is clearly a frightening event that is usually sudden and shocking. If someone else caused that crash, you might have thoughts about what it means for the rest of your life and how safe you really are. Much of the time, these negative thoughts...