Car Accident

Running a red light is dangerous and illegal. It puts everyone around the light at risk, and collisions can be catastrophic, especially when there’s a commercial vehicle involved. In recent years, there has been a concerning increase in the number of drivers running red lights in Charlotte. While this trend may be attributed to a…

Auto accidents can be traumatic. Aside from the physical injuries you endure, you may be dealing with insurance claims, vehicle repairs, and needing time off from work. If someone else hit you, you might think that letting your insurance company deal with the issue is the best court of action. After all, you’re the one…

Over the last year or two, there have been a number of news stories about towns or cities running pilot programs with self-driving cars. These autonomous vehicles (AV) may be in testing mode, or a city may agree to be part of a program where the cars act like robo-taxis, picking up and dropping off…

Every year, many visitors flock to North Carolina to enjoy the beautiful beaches, mountains, cities, and other tourist spots. You likely share roads with out-of-state motorists every single day. When a collision occurs that involves an out-of-state driver, you may wonder what to do and how this situation may be different from accidents with North…

Being involved in a car accident can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. However, the situation becomes even more complicated when the other driver involved does not have insurance. One in eight drivers were driving without insurance, according to the Insurance Research Council (IRC). To make matters worse, the IRC also estimated that 7.4% of…

Tesla’s Autopilot feature has gained significant popularity in recent years, offering drivers a glimpse into the future of autonomous driving. This advanced technology allows Tesla vehicles to navigate on their own, with minimal input from the driver. However, recent revelations have shed light on the potential dangers associated with this seemingly innovative feature. A recently…

When you’re driving, you may feel as though you’re invincible. Sure, car accidents happen—but never to you. Unfortunately, car accidents in Charlotte do happen, way more than you may even realize. The North Carolina Department of Transportation found that there were 276,026 car accidents in the year 2021 alone, which resulted in 114,722 injuries. Not…

Whether you should contact your own insurance policy after a car accident is a matter of contract law, not state law. The liability insurance policy you have with your own carrier is a written contract. The contract generally requires that you pay your premiums and promptly notify your carrier of the accident. If you comply…

North Carolinians involved in car accidents have the option to receive MedPay through their car insurance policies. This is an optional coverage that many people choose to reject in order to save money each month. However, those who do not reject this add-on may quickly realize its benefits after being involved in a car accident.…

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were about 1,100 children killed and 140,000 children injured in car accidents in the United States in 2020. This means that there is an average of three children killed and 380 children injured per day across the country. These statistics are extremely disturbing. Since car…