After a car accident, many people take stock of their own injuries and those of others in their vehicles before figuring out what to do next. If they do not see any obvious injuries or feel any pain, it is tempting to assume that they got away from the accident without injury.
Summertime is time to pay attention
School is out. Children are playing. The days are hot and the nights are warm. It’s summertime in Raleigh.
Know the basics of North Carolina's Move Over law
Have you ever been driving along and witnessed motorists whizzing by an emergency vehicle on the side of the road without slowing down or moving over? If you are a law enforcement, emergency or utility employee, you may have felt the blast of air from a passing car or truck while you are just doing your job.
Always follow a car accident with a medical examination
Immediately following a car crash, many people do not realize that they are injured. Whether due to shock or adrenaline, the symptoms of serious injuries may not be felt for hours, even days, after a collision. Unfortunately, while some injuries may heal on their own, often they become worse without proper medical treatment.
Study: Half of parents of young kids use phones while driving
Which do you love more: your children or your phone? The answer is obvious to most Raleigh parents, of course, but the results of new research puts the obvious answer in doubt. According to a study recently published in the Journal of Pediatrics, about half of parents of young children talked on their phone while driving with their kids in the vehicle.
North Carolina: Slightly worse than average in deadly roads ranks
While most of us live in Raleigh because we love it, our home can be a long drive from some of America’s favorite destinations. While it’s just about two hours east to the coast, it’s a 12-hour drive to New York City, a 16-hour drive to New Orleans and a whopping 38-hour jaunt to get to the Grand Canyon. Of course, you can fly to those destinations and many, many others, cutting your driving time down to a commute to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
What dangers do you face as a truckdriver?
Thanks to countless hours of training as a trucker, you proudly supply the nation with life's essentials while maintaining high standards of safety. But safety, as you know, is not always in your control.
Is your seat belt in your car defective?
It seems as though automobile manufacturers announce vehicle recalls every month because of one kind of problem or another. You may feel that you are not safe in your own car.
Mixed emotions after volunteer firefighter causes tragic crash
Some of the bravest, most selfless people are volunteer firefighters. They put their lives on the line to protect citizens and property from destructive and deadly flames.
