One of the most common reasons why people in North Carolina and around the country are involved in car accidents is because they are often not warned about changes in speed limits ahead of time. If you've ever driven on the road or highway, you may have noticed that...
Car Accidents
Shoulder impingement and how it affects an injury claim
Many auto accident victims in North Carolina suffer shoulder injuries when being involved in a collision. They are particularly common in motorcycle accidents, but are also very common results of car accidents. The shoulder is a complex area of the body that has a...
Vehicle safety and auto accidents
People in North Carolina know that the road can be a dangerous place. Conventional wisdom holds that young drivers are often irresponsible behind the wheel, and senior citizens often seen as a danger on the road as well. Recent research suggests that their vehicles...
Experienced North Carolina Injury Attorneys Who Understand Vehicle Accident Injuries First Hand
Not all North Carolina auto accident lawyers are the same. We all have varying degrees of experience and various skills that we apply to our cases. At , we want our clients to understand the unique skills that we offer. Egerton Law has been...
FMCSA’s Tips to Avoid Rear-End Collisions
At , P.A., we advocate a simple rule called "The Brick Wall Rule" in maintaining a safe travelling distance. Too often, rear-end collisions and multiple car pile ups could have been prevented if drivers had followed some safety guidelines...
Distracted Driving: Don’t be Another Statistic
In 2015 there were at least 263.6 million passenger vehicles registered in the United States. This makes the United States the second largest passenger vehicle market of any country in the world. It is no wonder that the third leading cause of deaths in the United...
Action Needed for People Receiving SSI with Dependents and Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Receive $500 Per Child Stimulus Payment
This important Social Security press release is copied here in its entirety: “Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department in early May....
Understanding North Carolina’s “last clear chance” doctrine
Recently, an 11-year-old Stokesdale boy was struck by a motor vehicle and killed while he was attending a Halloween trunk-or-treat event at an Oak Ridge church. While the families and communities involved continue to mourn this heart-breaking loss, some are left...
Keep the roads safe this winter by following safe driving practices
What a wonderful time of year! The weather is cooler and the holidays are quickly approaching. Did you know that along with the winter holidays the risk of a traffic accident increases? A combination of factors makes it more dangerous to drive to and from your...
2018 North Carolina car crash statistics: Overall downward trend, but safer driving encouraged
After an accident it’s wise to consult an attorney. If you have questions about legal issues in this article or in your own personal injury suffered in a wreck, call me directly for help – Lawrence Egerton, 336-273-0508, or e-mail me…