A North Carolina driver may be liable for a crash caused by sun glare when the driver fails to use reasonable care in reduced visibility. Bright sunlight does not automatically excuse a collision, and it does not automatically prove negligence. Fault depends on how the driver responded to the glare, whether that conduct caused the […]
Category Archives: Car Accident
Yes. If another driver’s negligence causes a North Carolina car accident that keeps you from working, lost wages may be part of your injury claim. The North Carolina Department of Insurance identifies lost wages as an example of damages that bodily injury liability coverage may pay when a covered driver is legally responsible for an […]
Shorter fall and winter days can put you on North Carolina roads during dusk or darkness even when your work, school, errands, and family schedules stay the same. In Charlotte, earlier sunsets can overlap with evening traffic and make pedestrians, bicyclists, stopped vehicles, lane markings, and turning traffic harder to recognize quickly. If you are […]
If you are injured at a tailgate or in a stadium parking lot in Charlotte, North Carolina, more than one person or business may be responsible. Your claim may involve a negligent driver, a dangerous property condition, temporary traffic controls, a parking operator, an event contractor, another tailgater, or a combination of parties. The cause […]
A deer collision can happen in seconds. What you do after the impact can affect your safety, your vehicle claim, and any injury claim involving another driver. The North Carolina Department of Transportation reported 63,487 animal-related crashes statewide from 2022 through 2024. NCDOT says most animal crashes involve deer, and deer activity rises sharply from […]
Heavy August rainstorms can turn ordinary North Carolina roads into high-risk driving environments within minutes. Water can reduce tire grip, heavy rain can hide brake lights and lane markings, and standing water can increase the risk of hydroplaning. Charlotte has experienced intense August rainfall many times. National Weather Service climate records include 4.24 inches of […]
After a teen driver accident in North Carolina, your first priorities are safety, medical care, law enforcement, and reliable documentation. Your teen should not argue about fault, minimize symptoms, post about the crash, or give a rushed recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company. You should also review the vehicle’s insurance policy, your teen’s […]
A school zone crash in North Carolina may involve more than one responsible party. The driver who caused the collision is often the first source of liability, but an employer, vehicle owner, family member, transportation contractor, school board, state agency, city, maintenance company, or property owner may also require review. If you or your child […]
Back-to-school traffic can change Charlotte roads within a few days. School buses return to neighborhood routes, families adjust to new drop-off and pickup schedules, teen drivers face heavier morning traffic, and more children walk or ride bicycles near schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools identifies August 25, 2026, as the first day of school for the 2026-2027 school […]
Summer interstate car accident claims can become harder to investigate when vacation traffic brings unfamiliar drivers, rental vehicles, crowded lanes, sudden slowdowns, and several insurance policies into one collision. Around Charlotte, crashes on I-77, I-85, and I-485 may involve people traveling across state lines, commercial vehicles passing through North Carolina, or families using rented cars. […]