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Charlotte Claims 2012’s Top Road Project in North America
Charlotte’s I-85/I-485 turbine interchange, completing I-485 and widening I-85 in Charlotte’s Outer Loop, has been dubbed by the “Roads and Bridges” magazine as the number one road project in North...
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Beware of Deer
The fall season brings an increased risk of wildlife-related automobile crashes for motorists. Over 19,500 animal-related crashes have been reported in each of the last three years, 90% of those which...
View ArticleManaging Holiday Stress and Travel
With the holiday spirit and cheer already in swing, Crumley Roberts has some tips for you to help make your holiday travel less stressful and to avoid some of the anxiety in your daily life before the...
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Pedestrians Texting On the Rise
A study published by BMJ Journals on the hazards of mobile technology cites that texting pedestrians are nearly four times less likely to look both ways before crossing the street, to obey traffic...
View ArticleHoliday Booze it and Lose it Campaign
As with any holiday comes an increased risk in safety and impaired drivers on the roads. December is no different, and can also bring increased risks with snow, ice, and freezing temperatures on the...
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December is Impaired Driving Month
December has been declared National Impaired Driving Prevention Month to recognize the importance of safety for all on the roads. Alcohol and drugs can present serious risks for all drivers....
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Tired Americans
According to a study conducted by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention on drowsy driving, nearly one in 24 Americans have admitted to falling asleep at the wheel over the past 30 days –...
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Why We Buckle Up
Did you know that buckling up is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seat belts saved more than...
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Auto Insurance – Do You Have Enough Coverage?
Marcus Hayes By: Marcus Hayes Personal Injury Practice Group Leader, Crumley Roberts The next time you’re stuck in traffic, pick out seven cars around you and guess which driver is completely...
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Sharing the road: it’s a two-way street
It’s 12:40 p.m. You’re trying to run a few quick errands on your lunch hour. Dry cleaning … check. Grocery store … check. You should have no problem making it back to the office in time for your...
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Back to School Safety Tips for Drivers
It’s back to school season, and families everywhere are scrambling to get school supplies, new tennis shoes and textbooks. Students are re-charging their brains; memorizing locker combinations and...
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Tackling the Problem of Brain Injury in Football
The crisp, fall temperatures signify the height of football season in America. Braving the cold weather to tailgate before the game. Proudly wearing the jersey of your favorite team. Cheering from...
View ArticleNC Laws Play Favorites; Insurance Profits Rise
If you have been injured in an accident in North Carolina, the laws of our state make it far more challenging than it should be for you to receive fair compensation for your injuries. Many of North...
View ArticleNC Laws Play Favorites; Insurance Profits Rise – Part 2
This is the second post in a series about NC laws limiting individual rights, and the favor shown to insurance companies by our elected officials. Click here for part one. As introduced in last...
View ArticleSafe Driving in Winter Weather
Winter weather creates rapidly changing road conditions that can be dangerous for even the most experienced driver. Being aware and cautious when driving is always a good idea, but particularly in...
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Motorcycle accidents increase as temperatures rise
After a winter that more than wore out its welcome, folks in the Carolinas are now enjoying warmer temperatures that make you wonder if we’ve jumped right into the heart of summer. These warm, sunny...
View ArticleHigh Point drowning case dismissed due to governmental immunity
In June 2010, a tragic drowning occurred at a city-operated swimming pool in High Point. The victim, Anthony Lee Hayes, a 17-year-old student at T. Wingate Andrews High School, was found unconscious on...
View ArticleBrain Injury: NCAA concussion settlement has long term implicaitons
Brain injuries and sports are becoming increasingly connected in the media and in the courtroom. As more and more athletes come forward with medical issues stemming from past brain injuries, we will...
View Article$500,000 Verdict in Charlotte TASER® Gun Wrongful Death Case
Crumley Roberts’ attorneys, Karonnie Truzy and David Ventura, along with co-counsel Charles Everage, successfully represented a family from Charlotte, North Carolina, in a wrongful death case for the...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Uninsured And Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Protecting...
Author: David J. Ventura, Trial Attorney Crumley Roberts, LLP Under North Carolina Law, all registered motor vehicles must be insured by an automobile liability policy which carries a minimum...
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