If you own or work on a farm in eastern North Caroling, you are more likely than not to use a tractor and drive down roads to get from one farming location to another. While driving your tractor on the roads, you are likely encounter regular motor vehicles like cars,...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS DURING HOLIDAY ROAD TRIPS
With the holiday season upon us, many people in North Carolina and across the country will be driving to spend time with family and friends. In the upcoming weeks, people may be driving long distances, spending hours on the road. Hardee, Massey & Blodgett knows...
SHARING THE ROAD WITH TRUCKS CARRYING WIDE LOADS
As reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 1 out of every 10 deaths on the highway involve a large truck, and approximately 68% of those killed in the accidents were the occupants of smaller passenger vehicles and cars. The most unfortunate part of...
DETERMINING COMPENSATION AFTER A CATASTROPHIC INJURY
Any injury sustained by a person can be hard to handle, specifically when you consider the emotional, financial, and physical hardships that are endured. However, a serious, catastrophic injury normally results in even more complications. A serious, catastrophic...
DETERMINING NEGLIGENCE IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
In order to seek compensation after a motorcycle accident, it is important to show how negligence occurred – showing fault and liability to how the negligent party caused the accident and your injuries. Motorcycle accidents can be some of the most serious accidents,...
REDUCING DRIVER FATIGUE TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS
If you are a truck driver who spends hours upon hours driving throughout eastern North Carolina, you probably know firsthand that keeping alert becomes more difficult the longer you have been awake. Being able to effectively and safely operate your vehicle and deliver...
HOW TO IDENTIFY A HEAD INJURY AFTER A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
Head injuries are a common result of motorcycle accidents. WebMD defines head injuries as “any damage to the skull, scalp or brain.” Injuries to the head can cause mental impairment and even permanent disability. How to know if you are suffering from a head injury?...
DO NOT SAY THESE THINGS AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
You did not cause the accident; therefore, you should not have to pay for the consequences of it. But remember this, how you respond to police officers and insurance personnel, could play a part in your chances of being compensated appropriately for any damages you...
BEGINNING MOTORCYCLISTS SAFETY TIPS
If you just bought a motorcycle for the first time and are a new rider, we know you are enjoying your new ride. Whether you bought it for an inexpensive and convenient way to get around or simply for the sport of riding, there are a few safety tips you need to be...
HIT BY A DRUNK DRIVER? YOU MAY HAVE LEGAL OPTIONS
The statistics on drinking and driving in the United States are alarming. The Mothers Against Drunk Driving, MADD, gathered facts that assert that between 50 and 75 percent of drivers convicted of DUIs continue to drive even after their licenses are suspended....
