A Durham television station reported recently that school bus accidents in North Carolina cost the state an average of $5.5 million a year for medical bills and property damage sustained by injured drivers. The report by WTVD says the State of North Carolina has paid out $66 million for school…
For many years now, hospitals in North Carolina and across the nation have been experiencing what could only be called a rising epidemic of work-related injuries among nurses, nurses’ aides, orderlies, and other healthcare workers. A recent report by National Public Radio (NPR) revealed that many hospital administrators refuse to…
Getting into an accident with a tractor trailer is one of the greatest fears for many motorists. The sheer size of 18 wheelers and other large trucks makes some drivers flinch when big trucks rumble past on the interstate. The wind alone created by some of these monsters can make…
March is designated as Traumatic Brain injury Awareness Month to highlight the importance of recognizing brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are far more common than many people realize. According to the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina, approximately 188,000 people are living with brain injuries. According to the Centers…
