As lawyers practicing in coastal North Carolina, we have witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of texting while driving. This seemingly innocuous habit has become a leading cause of accidents on our state’s roads, endangering drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists alike. Today, we’ll delve deeper into the specific perils of…
There’s a reason why texting while driving is illegal in North Carolina. It’s incredibly dangerous, predictably resulting in car accidents, wrongful death claims, and lives ruined. The National Highway Traffic Administration or “NHTSA” estimates “distracted driving,” which includes texting while driving, accounts for a substantial number of accident-related fatalities on…