Car Accidents

What should you do if you suffered an injury while riding as a passenger in a North Carolina car accident? Who will pay for your medical bills? Is there insurance for passengers in car crashes? These are critical questions, and you deserve straightforward answers to protect your legal rights. This…

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…

The Hampstead Bypass, or U.S. Route 17 Bypass as it will likely be designated, is under construction in the Wilmington area of North Carolina. When complete, the new road will bypass the towns of Hampstead and Ogden. It is being built to alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety in the…

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…

  The Highway 74 bypass construction near Wadesboro will likely affect local traffic patterns for the foreseeable future. Though much of the work is still years away, the bypass may bring much more traffic to the Wadesboro area.   Do Most Accidents Occur on Local Routes or Expressways? Expressways have…

The police accident report is one of the most important documents you will need after a car crash in North Carolina. The report contains critical information about when and where the crash occurred, who was involved, insurance coverage, and the investigating officer’s opinions about who was at fault.  Getting a…

If you suffered injuries in a car accident due to a negligent driver, you could be entitled to recover compensation from the at-fault party. However, you will need to be able to prove liability to bring a successful claim. The North Carolina attorneys at Poisson, Poisson, & Bower, PLLC have…

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you could be forced to deal with painful injuries, costly medical expenses, unpaid time off work, and other losses you never anticipated or prepared for. If someone else was to blame for the crash, you can seek compensation through a personal injury…

Most cars on the market today are outfitted with an array of advanced safety features that go far beyond the standard seatbelts and airbags. Not only do these advanced features protect drivers in the event of collisions, but they also help prevent accidents from occurring in the first place. Several…