North Carolina Law Blog

North Carolina drivers know that distracted driving puts everyone at risk. There are campaigns against the most obvious dangerous distracted driving behaviors. This includes texting while driving and drowsy driving. But what about lesser known forms?  There are also...

The popularity of electric scooters as a transportation method has exploded in popularity since they first hit the commuter scene in 2017. Over three years later, shared scooters are a popular transportation alternative in larger cities, with nearly 40 million trips...

Some wrongful death cases produce an obvious liability, but others may require more effort to show that someone was liable for your loved one's death. In such situations, the wrongful death law in North Carolina spells out what you need to show in court to prove the...

People in North Carolina who value their safety and the safety of others while on the road as a motorist, passenger or pedestrian can benefit by understanding how emerging technologies may be helping everyone be safer.  Many new vehicles today offer advanced safety...

There are many helmet and motorcycle cameras on the market today. While you may appreciate riding without the interference of modern technology, installing a camera on your helmet or motorcycle can be a good idea.  If you have a collision when riding your motorcycle,...

It is important for passenger drivers to understand how best to drive around large commercial vehicles like trucks or buses. These vehicles handle very differently from passenger vehicles, and drivers should be aware of the differences. For example, trucks and buses...

Motorcyclists in North Carolina understand that the road is a dangerous place. For them, it holds even more danger than for the average driver. For example, drowsy drivers put everyone at risk. But motorcyclists still face more threat. Today, we will look at the...

Even conscientious motorcyclists may find themselves involved in an accident, especially when other drivers behave in a careless manner. Wearing a helmet is crucial, in this case, as it can prevent severe and deadly injuries from occurring. Wearing a motorcycle helmet...

Determining fault in a motor vehicle collision used to be much more difficult. Today, almost everyone has a smartphone handy ready to take pictures. Good photo and video evidence may not tell the whole story, but it can certainly make an investigator’s job easier....

People in Charlotte may debate over the extent of responsibility that a driver has for the safety of the passengers in their vehicles. Some may say that the buck starts and stops with the driver, while others may argue that adult passengers should see to their own...