The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates trucking throughout the United States, including regulations to prevent driver fatigue. FMCSA recordkeeping requirements oblige truckers and trucking companies to maintain logbooks that record their time behind the wheel, required off-duty time, and rest periods. The state of North Carolina also requires truckers to follow federal regulations. […]
Hitting the road on two wheels is exhilarating but can also be dangerous. How can you protect yourself while exploring North Carolina on your motorcycle? The legal team at Ward Black Law has tips for motorcycle safety as well as tips for other drivers to keep North Carolina roadways safe for everyone. Tips for Drivers […]
Depending on where and when a car accident occurs, you and your passengers may have to wait an extended period before assistance will arrive. Having a car emergency kit on hand can help keep you and your passengers safe and comfortable while you wait for help. What You Need to Be Prepared in Case of […]
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month We at Ward Black Law want to remind everyone how important it is to stay focused while driving. We believe accidents can be avoided if we pay attention to the road. So, we’re here to talk about what distracted driving is, why it’s dangerous, and how to prevent it. […]
Breachers are members of the military or law enforcement who use explosive charges to enter secured buildings, often to rescue hostages or take down armed threats. It’s a dangerous job – one that might be even more perilous than previously understood. New research suggests breachers may face an increased risk of traumatic brain injuries due […]
Personal injury law is based on the idea that someone who hurts another person should have to compensate them for the harm they’ve caused. In the case of most car accidents, that means the driver who caused the crash – or, more often, their insurer – has to pay for the losses of others involved […]
Commercial trucks are difficult to drive, which means truck drivers must concentrate to avoid causing accidents. These vehicles are huge and heavy, and many of them come in two parts: the tractor and the trailer. Sometimes, truckers drive trucks without trailers attached in a practice known as bobtailing. This practice makes handling a truck even […]
Our skilled lawyers always build wrongful death cases as if they’ll go to trial. However, as with other personal injury claims, wrongful death cases often reach a full and fair settlement out of court. In many situations, a wrongful death settlement is the best resolution, saving the parties the time, stress, expense, and risks of […]
In North Carolina, motorists must yield to pedestrians crossing the road in marked crosswalks and take reasonable steps to avoid hitting pedestrians even when they proceed without the right of way. Given the latter obligation, you might reasonably wonder what happens if you hit a pedestrian not in a crosswalk by accident. Can they file […]
If you suffered an injury while riding your motorcycle in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you might wonder if it matters that you were not wearing a helmet. Do you have to wear a helmet in North Carolina? Yes. You and any passenger on your motorcycle must wear a helmet according to state […]