Riding a motorcycle can be a joyful, exhilarating experience. Unfortunately, however, it can also be a dangerous one. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), while motorcycles account for just two percent of all registered vehicles, they also represent about 10 percent of road fatalities in the state. This is often due to…
Riding a motorcycle is fun and freeing, but there are additional risks when operating a motorcycle that cars and other vehicles do not face. It is important to drive safely when sharing the road, and to take precautions when driving near a motorcycle. Summertime months are the most popular months for motorcycle riders, so please…
It’s summer time, which means that thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts are out riding through the Piedmont Triad. Motorcycles are a fun and exciting way to get around, but riders need to be sure that they are focusing on protecting their own safety first and foremost. Motorcycle riders are more exposed to serious harm every time…
Riding a motorcycle is an exciting and exhilarating way to experience the beautiful scenery of the Piedmont Triad and the surrounding areas. However, it is vitally important for motorcyclists to take precautions to help protect their own safety every time they rev up and go out on the road. Motorcycle and bicycle riders are exposed…
A negligent tractor trailer driver caused one fatality and at least five more serious injuries when he collided with six motorcycles on I-85 in Greensboro. The accident took place on the morning of Saturday, July 18th, and serves as a tragic reminder of the destructive power of tractor trailers. When operated by negligent, reckless or…
Imagine you are in a car accident on the way to work. The police are called to fill out a report and the other driver is found to be at fault. Along with your wrecked car, you sustain neck injuries which require physical therapy and time off of work to heal. After the accident you follow…
Is there a specific time limit for reporting my claim or going to the doctor? No. However for negligence claims in North Carolina, you must file a lawsuit no later than three years from the date of the accident. Although there is no time limit for reporting a claim, it is normally better to report the claim to the Defendant’s insurance company as soon as possible and to seek medical…
Picturesque North Carolina is an ideal state for motorcycle pleasure-cruising. From the foothills to the beaches, highways, and country roads, all are ideal for hopping on your motorcycle and taking a pleasure cruise on the weekend. And, even though motorcyclists are tired of hearing the same concerns time-and-again, there are new motorcycle riders that need to hear the gospel of motorcycle safety. Motorcycle Safety If…
Did you know that there really is not a lawsuit crisis stemming from injury cases or cases brought by individuals? I’m North Carolina attorney David Daggett. There’s a perception that there’s a lawsuit crisis in our country. We hear it in the news media. We hear it from politicians, and we hear it on TV commercials from insurance companies. The truth is there has been a growth of busyness in…
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