North Carolina motorcycle riders must follow the same basic laws of the roadways as any motor vehicle. However, there are quite a few North Carolina traffic laws that are very specific to the operation of a motorcycle. For example, North Carolina General Statute 20-146.1 states that a motorcycle is entitled to the…
A serious motorcycle accident in Moore County, NC near Robbins on Sudany has resulted in multiple injuries. The accident apparently happened when a car turned in front of two motorcycles near River and Tommy Roads. Both motorcyclists were hurt and one person was airlifted to an area hospital. Read more…
Anyone who is a victim of an accident and has Medicaid must be aware of the Medicaid rules for reimbursement. A failure to follow the Medicaid rules can lead to criminal chagres against the Medicaid recipient. The amount that Medicaid can seek in reimbursement is controlled by North Carolina law. …
Motorcyclist Brian Bowden of New Bern, North Carolina was killed on Sunday when a car pulled into his path. The accident happened on N.C. Highway 43 near the intersection of Wilmar Road. Apparently, the driver of the vehicle turned off Wilmar Road directly into Mr. Bowden’s path. Mr. Bowden was…
A Raleigh motorcyclist was hit and injured Sunday by a driver that was apparently impaired. The accident happened around 1:00 a.m. on West Street near the intersection of Edenton Street. Read more here. If you or a family member have been injured in a North Carolina motorcycle accident, please contact the…
A motorcycle rider in Wilmington, North Carolina was injured Friday after a car cut across traffic striking the motorcyclist. The accident occurred near the intersection of Dawson Street and 15th Street. The motorcyclist apparently suffered a broken ankle. Read more here. If you or a family member have been injured…
A terrible ATV wreck near Lumberton has claimed the life of passenger Casie Blue. The wreck apparently happened early on New Year’s Day when another vehicle struck the ATV from behind. The ATV driver, Guster Scott, was injured while Ms. Blue was tragically killed. Ms. Blue was 25 years old. …
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has released some statistics regarding roadway accidents in 2012. According to the NCDOT, there were 1224 people killed on North Carolina roadways in 2012. Of those that were killed, there were 170 pedestrians, 23 bicyclists, and at least 79 motorcyclists.
Motorcyclist Merlin Pogson was seriously injured on Sunday when a car turn into his path. The accident apparently happened on Mooresville Road on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Pogson was traveling east on Salisbury Road when the car driver turned into a private residence and crossed the path of Mr. Pogson. The…
A terrible motorcycle accident in Brevard, North Carolina has resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. The accident apparently happened on U.S. 64 near the Sav-Mor Grocery and involved a minivan. The specific facts of what happened in the accident are not clear. However, since the accident resulted in a…