Category: Auto Accidents
Are you confident you understand the car seat laws in North Carolina and how they apply to your child? These regulations can be confusing, and mistakes could result in fines or jeopardize your child’s safety. Here’s what you need to know to protect your child and avoid legal trouble. Age and Size Requirements for Car […]
A single-vehicle accident occurs when a car, truck, or motorcycle strikes a pedestrian, bicyclist, animal, or object like a tree, sign, or light pole. Like other types of motor vehicle accidents, single-vehicle collisions can result in extensive property damage and severe, life-changing injuries. Unfortunately, single-vehicle accidents occur frequently in Greensboro and throughout North Carolina. It […]
Depending on where and when a car accident occurs, you and your passengers may have to wait an extended period before assistance will arrive. Having a car emergency kit on hand can help keep you and your passengers safe and comfortable while you wait for help. What You Need to Be Prepared in Case of […]
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month We at Ward Black Law want to remind everyone how important it is to stay focused while driving. We believe accidents can be avoided if we pay attention to the road. So, we’re here to talk about what distracted driving is, why it’s dangerous, and how to prevent it. […]
While it is impossible to eliminate all risks on the road, motorists in North Carolina who drive defensively could potentially avoid severe or fatal injury accidents. But what, exactly, is defensive driving? This article provides five top tips for driving defensively. By incorporating these strategies into your driving habits, you can significantly reduce the likelihood […]
Being involved in a car accident is a shocking experience. Many crash victims forget the importance of collecting evidence at the scene precisely because they are disoriented and overwhelmed. However, taking good photos of the accident’s aftermath is one of the most important things you can do to protect your legal rights and improve your […]
As pandemic-related restrictions and travel hesitancy continue to dissolve throughout the U.S., local authorities urge drivers to stay safe and plan for Memorial Day weekend. Reports predicted that roughly 60 percent more people would travel more than 50 miles away from home for Memorial Day in 2021 compared to 2020 – and holiday traffic could increase even […]
North Carolina allows for the recovery of punitive damages when the defendant was responsible for one or several of the following aggravating factors: fraud, malice and willful or wanton conduct. Willful or wanton conduct is defined as “the conscious and intentional disregard of and indifference to the rights and safety of others, which the defendant […]
North Carolina car wrecks: If your health insurance company paid your car accident-related medical bills, can it get money back from your settlement? “Cost Plus Plans” North Carolina is an anti-subrogation state. What does that mean if you’ve been injured and you are trying to settle your car wreck case? What if your health insurance […]
Liability coverage provides compensation to victims of a car accident from the at-fault party’s liability insurance policy. Liability coverage insures the named insured on the policy, the spouse and any family members of the named insured so long as they reside at the named insured’s residence, and any person using the vehicle listed on the […]