After encountering others who are stranded in the lanes of traffic and in need of aid, many individuals may feel inclined to pull over and check on the safety of those involved. While this may be an admirable decision, it could also be somewhat hazardous at times,...
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3 injured, 1 killed after vehicle crashes into building
While waiting in line to order lunch at a fast-food restaurant, most individuals might not be aware of the potential dangers that could rest nearby. Even with concrete or brick walls in place, such barriers might not always be sufficient to stave off danger should a...
Car accident involving failure to yield injures 2
There are a variety of circumstances in life in which the actions of one party could affect the safety of everyone nearby. Those who exhibit negligent behavior while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle could create a hazardous scenario that might leave nearby drivers...
Impairment, speeding suspected in fatal crash
Individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol may struggle to safely handle a variety of driving scenarios. The presence of impairment may also inhibit one’s ability to make sound decisions and increase the risks that a major collision...
Charges filed in single-vehicle crash that killed 1, injured 2
One person died and two others suffered injuries in a recent single-vehicle collision in a suspected drunk driving accident in North Carolina. In some cases, those who ride as passengers in a motor vehicle may have little to no control over the decisions of the...
Multiple-vehicle crash claims life of 6-year-old child
When a major collision occurs, the initial impact thereof could prompt a chain reaction of events that may place the safety of others nearby at risk. Should the impact force one of the vehicles involved to cross into the opposite lanes of traffic, oncoming drivers...
Possible causes and effects of rear-end accidents
A collision can take place under a multitude of scenarios and the aftermath thereof could affect the lives of those involved in various ways. However, some crash factors and aftermath effects may be more prevalent in certain types of car accidents. Studies suggest...
Head-on crash involving box truck claims lives of 4 teenagers
There are various scenarios in which a driver could lose control of a vehicle and drift into oncoming lanes of traffic. Once this occurs, oncoming drivers may find it nearly impossible to react in time to evade danger and collisions that take place under similar...
Head-on car accident kills 1, injures 1 in North Carolina
There are a variety of factors that may influence the severity of a collision, ranging anywhere from speed of impact to point of contact. The higher the speed of impact, the greater the chance an incident could pose a significant threat to the safety of those...
Addressing the hazards of distracted driving
In the amount of time it takes to read or write a text message, a vehicle can travel several hundred feet in an unknown direction. Unfortunately, this is just one example of an action that can divert a driver’s attention off the road, and when this occurs, the odds a...