New technology is in the process of development that could prevent drunk driving by detecting a driver's blood alcohol content and preventing the car from starting if it is above .08 percent, which is the legal limit in North Carolina and all other states. Many hope...
Drunk Driving Accidents
Woman changes her plea during North Carolina trial
On Nov. 4, 2012, a 54-year-old woman driving a pickup truck ran a red light and subsequently crashed into a Toyota Camry. Her blood alcohol level at the time of the accident measured at 0.10. This wreck occurred in front of the New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and...
Some statistics about impaired driving
Road users in North Carolina may be unaware of the number of fatalities that alcohol-impaired driving causes. Traffic accidents involving alcohol-impaired drivers cause the deaths of nearly 30 people every day across the nation. This equates to one person dying in an...
Teen accidentally kills boyfriend in drunk driving accident
A North Carolina teen who accidentally put her SUV in the wrong gear is now facing serious criminal charges. Her actions caused her boyfriend to die from massive head injuries. The 19-year-old is facing a charge of DUI manslaughter after blood tests showed alcohol and...
Man hospitalized after car accident with alleged drunk driver
Motor vehicle accidents can occur anywhere at virtually any time. The reasons they occur vary depending on the specifics surrounding each situation. In some cases drunk driving is a contributing factor. Drunk driving is allegedly to blame for a crash that recently...
DWI fatalities in North Carolina continue despite tough laws
When a drunk driver causes a serious or fatal accident in North Carolina, he or she can face liability in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. If the driver had been over-served at a bar or restaurant, that establishment could face liability, too, thanks to...