September 16th, 2019Accidents can be scary, but one of the scariest aspects of them is when there are children involved. According to the National Safety Council, car crashes are one of the leading causes of death for children. In 2017, 675 children under the age of 13 were killed in motor vehicle crashes and every 32 seconds…
September 3rd, 2019When you find yourself involved in a car accident, it can be more than just inconvenient; it can be downright frustrating. Something that can help to ease the worry is the thought that the other driver has insurance in order to cover all of the costs of the accident. Unfortunately, this is not always the…
July 29th, 2019Technology is rapidly advancing every day and the car industry is no exception. From lane and speed maintenance to self-parallel parking, automation is beginning to greatly infiltrate the automotive industry. But while it may seem like these new added features make driving much safer, two new IIHS studies show just the opposite. One study demonstrates…
July 8th, 2019A 30-year-old Greensboro man has been charged with murder after fatally hitting a 38-year-old Greensboro woman. The victim was waiting at a bus stop on Lees Chapel Road when the driver hit a utility pole, the victim, and then a tree before stopping. More information about the investigation can be found here. While the victim…
June 24th, 2019A local man has been arrested and charged with a number of felonies after hitting and killing a pedestrian during a hit-and-run accident in Greensboro. An article on the investigation is available here. Greensboro Police report a 52-year-old Greensboro man has been arrested after his 2005 Lincoln Navigator struck and killed a pedestrian on Franklin…
June 10th, 2019Federal investigators have determined that the driver of a Tesla Model 3 sedan engaged the vehicle’s semi-autonomous autopilot system seconds before he was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer. A detailed article on the ongoing investigation is available here. The collision, which occurred on U.S. Highway 441 in Delray Beach, Florida, took the life…
January 2nd, 2019The hectic pace of modern life brings multiple distractions, as well as a sense of urgency behind the wheel. At Daggett Shuler Law, we see the tragic consequences of distracted driving, drunk driving, and other traffic accidents every day. That is why we encourage safe driving and urge drivers to obey traffic signs and signals…
December 10th, 2018With Thanksgiving behind us and New Year’s on the horizon, the holiday season is in full swing. For most of us, that means celebrations with family and friends. For some, however, it could also mean overindulgence. Daggett Shuler Law offers some useful tips to help you enjoy the season safely and responsibly. ‘Tis the Season…
September 24th, 2018Recognizing car crashes as a leading cause of death between ages one and thirteen, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has designated September 23rd to 29th as Child Passenger Safety Week. With this in mind, Daggett Shuler provides tips and resources to keep your youngest passengers secure on the road. Know the Law…
October 18th, 2017It’s no secret that today’s automobiles come fully equipped for a digital experience like no other. With so much emphasis on the dangers of distracted driving, it’s hard to understand why automakers are consistently designing cars that aid in the distraction rather than avoiding it. Equipped with “infotainment” consoles, the latest cars to come off…
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