Car Accident

Holiday Party Tips from Daggett Shuler Law

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With 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…

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Child Passenger Safety Week: September 23-29, 2018

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Recognizing 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…

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What Are The 12 Most Distracting Cars on the Road?

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…

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How Much Does Driving While Impaired Really Cost?

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…

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This April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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…

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Daylight Savings Time is Here Be Sure to Spring Forward!

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…

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Over 40,000 People Died In Motor Vehicle Accidents in 2016

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…

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Daggett Shuler Will Fight for You After a Motor Vehicle Accident! Watch Our New TV Commercial Here

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…

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North Carolina Kicks off Labor Day “Booze It and Lose It” Campaign

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…

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Road Rage and Aggressive Driving Remains a Serious Safety Hazard for North Carolina Drivers

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…

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