F. Davis Poisson, III

Skidding can happen to anyone, regardless of driving experience or road conditions. Feeling your car begin to skid can trigger panic, but knowing how to react can mean the difference between a close call and a collision. Here are some tips to help you stay calm and safe in case…

Did you recently suffer injuries in an unexpected car accident or another incident? If so, you might be wondering whether you should call your insurance company or contact a lawyer first. Here’s what you need to know to protect your insurance claim. Pros and Cons of Calling the Insurance Company…

Traffic signs and signals are on roadways across North Carolina to guide drivers and facilitate safe travel. In some cases, motorists encounter an intersection with flashing lights in NC. This situation can be confusing. Knowing what to do at an intersection with flashing lights is important.   You may wonder, “What…

As a general rule, everyone has a responsibility to go about their lives exercising a certain level of care – that is, to behave in such a way as not to injure others. Failure to act with reasonable care is called negligence. When someone’s negligent actions hurt another person, they…

Who faces a greater risk of injury or death in motor vehicle crashes: drivers or passengers? It’s a critical question, as the answer has profound implications for road safety, vehicle design, and the law. Whether you were a driver or passenger in a car accident, knowing your rights and options can…

Visiting someone else’s property, whether it’s a business or a private residence, generally doesn’t seem to present much cause for concern. Unfortunately, it’s possible to suffer an injury due to a property owner’s carelessness or negligence. In this situation, you may wish to pursue compensation for your injuries and the…

Employers and injured workers frequently clash over work restrictions after on-the-job accidents. It’s easy to see why this happens: Injured workers don’t want to return to work too soon or aggravate an existing injury, while employers want injured workers to resume their full duties as soon as possible. When these…

Did you recently suffer injuries in a North Carolina car accident? Are you hurting too badly to return to work? Missing work after a car accident can make an already stressful situation seem worse. The good news is that you don’t have to suffer in silence. You can demand money…

You may notice that there seem to be more DUI arrests and accidents around certain holidays. But do more DUIs occur on holidays? Why do DUI rates seem to spike? And what can you do to protect yourself from being involved in a drunk driving accident? Drunk Driving Increases Over…

Distracted driving continues to be a major problem in North Carolina despite public awareness campaigns and strict laws. The state Department of Transportation reports more than 4,100 crashes statewide involving distracted drivers during one recent year, leading to thousands of injuries and deaths. Tragically, virtually all of these outcomes were entirely preventable…