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North Carolina Auto Accident Facts, Statistics & FAQs
North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles is charged with promoting highway safety to more than 10 million people living in the Tar Heel state. Part of that task includes collecting state-specific data about crashes, the people who cause them, and what conditions led to the accident. Below, the injury lawyers from review the latest report...
Why Are Airbags Recalled So Often?
Airbags are one of the most important safety features in modern vehicles. But for most drivers, airbags are a mystery. Why have so many airbags been recalled? How can a safety feature also be a danger? Below, will help clear up the confusion and provide important safety information about airbags. Airbag Recalls: By the Numbers...
North Carolina’s Laws for Bicyclists
On average, there are 19 bicycle fatalities in North Carolina annually. In 2016, there were more than 600 bike-related crashes resulting in hundreds of injuries and several deaths. Charlotte and Raleigh, in particular, are overrepresented by bike-related crashes and injuries. One of the best ways to avoid a bike-related injury is to know and follow...
What We Know About Teen Drivers in North Carolina
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death among North Carolina teens, according to the state’s 2018 Highway Safety Plan. Below, the car accident attorneys at DeMayo Law Offices summarize important information from the most recent safety plan and discuss how parents and guardians can reduce accident risks among teens and young drivers....
Seat Belt Use & Injury Claims in North Carolina
In 2011, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) established new uniform criteria for observational surveys of seat belt use across the U.S. The results of the latest survey reveal trends in seat belt use specific to our state. Below, the car accident attorneys at highlight survey results from 2017, review North Carolina’s seat belt...
How Does North Carolina’s Contributory Negligence Work?
Contributory negligence bars a plaintiff from ANY compensation should they be found at fault, to ANY degree, for their damage. Unlike most states, which apply the comparative negligence doctrine, or some modified version of it, North Carolina is one of five states that follow the contributory negligence rule. Below, our Charlotte-based personal injury lawyers review...
How Social Media Hurts Your Personal Injury Claim
Social media is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family but oversharing after a serious injury can spell trouble for your injury claim. At , we’ve had several clients ask about social media use after an accident. In this post, we discuss how social media can hurt your injury claim and...
How North Carolina’s Safe Driver Incentive Plan (SDIP) Works
Responsible drivers know that safe driving isn’t just for protection: it’s also an easy way to save money. North Carolina’s Safe Driver Incentive Plan (SDIP) gives drivers a financial incentive to drive safely on our roadways. Below, the auto accident attorneys from DeMayo Law Offices explain how you can save money on monthly premiums and...
Can They Prove I Was Using My Phone Before the Crash?
Six billion text messages are sent in the U.S. every day and many are sent from inside a vehicle. In 2010, federal guidelines prohibited federal employees and commercial vehicle drivers from texting while driving. States slowly adopted similar laws—today, 47 states enforce a primary texting ban and roughly half have a partial or primary ban...
