When a driver is behind the wheel, his or her primary responsibility is to operate the vehicle safely. While most people are aware that engaging in different activities while driving is dangerous, distracted driving remains a considerable safety concern on North...
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North Carolina collision under investigation
On sections of North Carolina roads where streets intersect, there is always an increased risk of danger. Whether a driver is merging or exiting from one road to another or simply driving past an area where mergers take place, it is always best to be especially...
Did a collision cause you chronic migraines?
If you have survived a traumatic brain injury, your post-accident life might be different than the daily routines you were accustomed to before the incident. Blunt force trauma and violent shaking are two of the most common causes of severe brain injury. If you were...
The serious effects of a traumatic brain injury
A forceful impact to the head can be one of the most catastrophic injuries one may suffer. While some head injuries can be relatively minor with short recovery times, severe damage can lead to long-term effects that can impact a North Carolina victim for the rest of...
Internal bleedings symptoms post-collision
If you’re driving along a North Carolina highway and get hit by another car, there’s no telling what the implications of the impact might be. You might suffer any number of injuries, ranging from a minor bump or laceration to severe brain trauma or worse. Paying close...
Wrong-site surgical errors still possible despite protocols
If you recently woke up from a surgical procedure only to learn that the surgeon had made an unthinkable error by operating on the wrong part of your body, you are probably in shock. Undoubtedly, this was not one of the risks of the procedure that your doctor warned...
Long-term care likely necessary for catastrophic injuries
The implications of a serious accident can impact a victim for the rest of his or her life. Catastrophic injuries have the potential to be both permanent and debilitating, and a person suffering from this type of injury may require long-term care. If the victim is...
Was the driver who hit you drunk?
When you get behind the wheel to drive on a North Carolina roadway, you understand that you’re obligated to do certain things to maintain safety, such as adhere to traffic laws. No matter how cautious you are, however, there’s often little to nothing you can do about...
5 things to do when an insurer is taking advantage of you
If you have suffered injuries in an accident, you are probably dealing with surgeries, physical therapy, medication, pain and perhaps new limitations on your activities. The last thing you want to add to that mix is a fight with the insurance company for the benefits...
Did a distracted driver cause your car accident?
If you suffered injuries in a distraction-related car accident, you probably find yourself overwhelmed and confused by what to do next. It can be traumatic to suffer harm and loss due to the reckless or negligent actions of another person, but you could have legal...