Q: I got a citation for "Operate a motor vehicle on a street or highway without decreasing speed as necessary to avoid
Collision, and I looked it up and this is considered a criminal offense and I don’t know what this means for me or what I should do for my situation. I was not speeding and did attempt to stop, I was not on my phone and my insurance app shows that and I was not intoxicated. I attempted to brake and began slowing down prior to intersection from 55 and my brake started fighting me and car failed to slow down after reaching 45 and I collided with the vehicle at 35 after applying my E-brake. It was raining and I attributed to hydroplaning except it felt nothing like it.
A: A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In terms of your question on what to do, reach out to attorneys without further delay to discuss, which you've probably done by now. In terms of specific guidance, an attorney is probably going to request that you send them a screenshot of the citation to discuss meaningfully. You've probably placed your carrier on notice of the accident - in a 35-mphh collision, your carrier would want to be in a position to anticipate any bodily injury claims. Good luck
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