Car Accident

It’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…

Every day in the United States, an average of 27 people die as a result of people driving impaired. Last week, a head-on collision occurred when a vehicle, traveling northbound in the southbound lanes, crashed into another vehicle. The crash happened a little before 10:40 p.m. on Highway 52 in Winston-Salem. Unfortunately, one person died…

In the United States distracted driving has become a rising epidemic. According to the NHTSA in 2015 alone 3,477 people were killed and 391,000 were injured in a motor vehicle accidents caused by a distracted driver. Whether someone is texting, checking email, changing music or talking and looking around, distracted driving can become deadly in…

At 2:00 am this Sunday, daylight savings time begins! Don’t forget to move your clocks forward an hour as we enter into Spring! This jump forward also puts us behind an hour in sleep resulting in an increase of drowsy drivers on the roads. Also, resetting the clock is always a good time to replace…

The National Safety Council recently released estimates that 40,200 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2016. It is the first time that more than 40,000 people died on U.S. roads in car crashes since before the Great Recession. Everyone needs to work together to reduce the number of annual traffic fatalities and injuries. Most…

Another new Daggett Shuler TV commercial premieres today! This commercial is all about how trying to get fair treatment from the insurance company after a car accident is like being in a boxing match; you have to be tough, and ready for a fight. After a car accident that was not your fault, don’t try…

Every year in the U.S, thousands of innocent lives are taken due to drunk driving. In North Carolina alone, over 350 people lose their life every year due to an alcohol-related crash. Drunk drivers selfishly put themselves and others at risk for possible life-threatening injuries, not to mention a possible arrest and suspended license. Last…

Across North Carolina, car accidents linked to reckless driving continue to increase. With 80% of U.S. drivers experiencing road rage while behind the wheel, it is safe to say measures must be taken in order to prevent and minimize injuries linked to aggressive drivers. Far too many preventable car accidents occur each year due to…

Nationwide, seat belt use has been growing, but lack of proper seat belt safety remains a very serious public safety issue according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  Even if it’s just for a short drive around the block, always make sure you fasten your seat belt, as well as the seat belt of…

The holiday season is one of the best times of the year to spend quality time with family, friends and loved ones. However, we should also remember to be especially cautious on the roads during the holidays. The increase in holiday trips, office parties and celebrations means that there are more drivers than normal out…