If you are a part of America’s work force, you have probably had some job safety training and have been advised that occupational accidents and injuries happen to those who don’t pay attention to safety. In truth, accidents sometimes happen to workers because of the carelessness or disregard for safety…
Snapchat is the current craze in social media, allowing users to post online pictures or short videos of themselves, which then disappear within seconds. Teenagers in particular are avid users of Snapchat, embracing it as a fun way to communicate. Unfortunately, while snapping and sending pictures may seem like a…
Which is safer – backing into a space, or driving straight in, which requires you to back out? Think you know the answer? Modern technology, such as backup cameras and assistive parking systems, makes backing into spaces safer and easier. Yet, many people are still reluctant to back into a…
If you have a teenager and are concerned about keeping your teen out of harm’s way, you should focus attention on teaching your teen to act responsibly and drive defensively when behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that motor vehicle crashes…
Graduation is a major milestone in the life of young people and their parents. The month of June is filled with graduation parties, as many young people look forward to new adventures. These events often bring together family and friends of both the graduate and the parents. While mom and…
Raleigh, North Carolina—Attorney John Paul Godwin of Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law has obtained a $1.3 million settlement on behalf of a woman who was seriously injured in a car crash in Durham. The victim sustained injuries to both ankles in the car crash requiring surgery. However, as a…
Pedestrian accidents are a serious problem in North Carolina. The North Carolina Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash Tool reveals that in a single year (2013), there were 2,761 pedestrian crashes reported in the state. Pedestrians are much more likely to die in a crash than are occupants of motor vehicles, and…
The month of June brings warm weather, the end of classes for many school children, and the opportunity to travel on vacation. While some families will travel by plane on vacation, others will hop in their vehicles and take a road trip via Interstate 40 or 95. Wherever your preferred…
Medical advancements are constantly seeking to solve problems related to some of the toughest health issues. The problem of blood clots – which can travel to the heart or brain and cause fatal consequences – are no exception. Companies like Cook Group Inc. and C.R. Bard have developed filters that…
Whether you ride your bicycle for exercise or as a means of transportation in Raleigh or elsewhere in the Triangle, it is important to understand cycling safety and to take precautions to reduce the risk of a dangerous bicycle accident. As the AAA guide points out, one of the most…
