North Carolina Law Blog

While there is much to be said for the joy of riding a motorcycle, the reality is that riding a motorcycle is much more dangerous than riding in a traditional four-wheeled vehicle. It is important that you do everything possible to keep yourself safe while you are out...

More and more, electric scooters are popping up in major U.S. metropolitan areas, giving locals and travelers alike a new method of getting around. Is it actually safe to use these scooters, though, and is anyone going to be accountable if you hurt yourself on one?...

Even the most experienced and responsible semi-truck drivers present a threat to the public due to the sheer size and weight of their vehicles, but truck drivers who shun common sense in favor of using mind-altering substances present even more of a public safety...

When your child starts driving, you probably have many rules to keep him or her safe. You know that things such as using a cellphone while driving are incredibly dangerous, so you probably put a rule in place to prevent it. As a parent, you want to do everything...

When you think about distracted driving, texting while driving might be the first thing that pops into your mind. However, there are many other behaviors that can impact your safety and the safety of others when you are behind the wheel. Eating while driving is a...

North Carolina residents are becoming more aware of how risky texting and driving is. Many people still do not want to part with their handheld devices during commutes. Hands-free technology is a way to satisfy safety requirements. It still gives drivers a way to use...

In many car accident cases in Charlotte, authorities may have little trouble identifying who is at fault. Yet in others that may not be quite so clear. The importance of determining liability in a car accident case goes without saying. Even in cases where liability...

Being able to ride exposed to the open air is one reason people in North Carolina enjoy riding a motorcycle. But with this kind of exposure comes serious risk of injury or death if something goes wrong on the road. One of the ways you as a motorcyclist can diminish...

Like most residents of North Carolina, you have probably noticed an increasing number of people using electric scooters to get around. Scooters offer an alternative to traditional public transportation, private vehicles and ride-share services, and some of their...

When people receive the devastating news that their loved one has passed away in North Carolina in a completely unexpected and shocking manner, they may have difficulty determining their next move. In situations where the deceased was a victim of another person's...