Personal injuries often occur when you least expect them. Even a seemingly minor accident can result in injuries that are disruptive to your life. You could be unable to work and facing significant medical expenses. If your life has been turned upside down by an accident caused by someone else,…
When you leave the driveway in the morning, you never expect that the day will include a car crash—much less an accident involving an uninsured driver. But car accidents and injuries are an everyday occurrence in North Carolina. Even the safest drivers can sustain severe injuries in collisions caused by…
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can get the best of even the most organized and responsible of people, leaving individuals happily frazzled and wondering how they will possibly finish wrapping the presents in time. During the rush of the holiday season, another thing that can be forgotten…
It’s that time of year again: the tree is decorated, the lights are hung, and regardless of your personal traditions or beliefs, there is a good chance you will be invited to an office holiday party. While work holiday parties are a great chance to connect with coworkers and celebrate…
Regardless of the type of work you perform, you may sustain a serious injury in an on-the-job accident or develop a condition such as a repetitive stress injury or hearing loss caused by your job. If you have a serious injury, it can adversely affect every aspect of your life….
We are all familiar with the fact that police use instruments to measure a driver’s blood-alcohol content (BAC) if they suspect impaired driving, particularly after an accident. Other similar instruments can measure BAC from sweat and, in some cases, police may obtain court orders to draw and test blood samples….
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…
