A motorcyclist from Davidson County was killed on Sunday in a crash in Rowan County. The motorcycle accident apparently happened near Bringle Ferry and Providence Church roads when a woman tried to turn left and crossed the path of motorcyclist Jeffrey Yarborough. According to reports, Mr. Yarborough was traveling the speed limit of 55 mph…
Continue reading ›A Hickory, North Carolina moped accident has resulted in serious injuries to the moped rider. The accident happened on Second Avenue Southeast. It is unclear what caused the moped rider to crash or whether another vehicle was involved. Read more on this moped accident. You can also find more information regarding North Carolina motorcycle accidents…
Continue reading ›A Wilmington, NC motorcyclist was killed Sunday evening after a crash with another motorist on Carolina Beach Road. The accident apparently happened when motorcyclist Paul Crutchfield drove his motorcycle at a high rate of speed and struck a pick-up truck. The driver of the pick-up has been charged with DWI and driving with a rveoked…
Continue reading ›An accident in Greensboro involving a scooter and an automobile has apparently resulted in injuries to the scooter rider. The accident happened on Saturday afternoon on 16th Street between Yanceyville Street and Fairview Street. It is not clear what caused the accident. Read more about this Greensboro scooter accident. If you or a family member…
Continue reading ›What is the North Carolina motorcycle helmet law? North Carolina General Statute 20-140.4 is the North Carolina motorcycle helmet law. This law requires that every motorcycle rider, regardless of age, wear a safety helmet. The law also requires that the helmet comply with federal standards. The federal standards for motorcycle helmets can be found at…
Continue reading ›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 full use of…
Continue reading ›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 on this Moore County, North…
Continue reading ›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. In general, the amount of…
Continue reading ›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 taken to Vidant Medical Center…
Continue reading ›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 motorcycle lawyers at Hendren…
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