Dogs have long been known as man's best friend. They have been providing companionship, loyalty and endless tail wags. However, there is another side to this tale of friendship when the unthinkable happens: a dog bite. Suddenly, the bond between man and dog takes a...
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How is distracted driving dangerous?
In driving school, the instructor always emphasizes paying attention to the road. Despite being a fundamental piece of knowledge, distracted driving remains one of the country's leading causes of fatal motor vehicle accidents. Even the most mundane distractions — such...
How can I avoid a slip and fall injury?
Slip-and-fall incidents sound like something straight out of a slapstick routine – but in the context of how they can cause serious injuries, they’re anything but funny. According to the National Flooring Safety Institute, slips and falls are the top cause of workers’...
What happens if my rental car is damaged?
When you rent a car, it is a fun and scary time. For one, it is fun because you get to drive a new car, especially if it is a fun car, like a sports car or convertible. On the other hand, it is not your car, there is always the worry that there will be some hidden...
Understanding the term “negligence” in a personal injury case
Personal injury lawsuits are some of the most common legal cases to be filed in North Carolina. Sadly, this is because people can be injured in a wide variety of ways, from car accidents to slip-and-fall incidents, and everything in between. When these injuries are...
What steps should I take if I am injured at work?
Being injured on the job is a stressful situation, especially as the medical bills start piling up and you are unable to work your normal wages to afford the additional expenses. After all, you certainly did not expect to be injured, and may not have the resources you...
What are some of the top causes of car accidents
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you should be familiar with valuable personal injury legal protections that can help you and your family in the long aftermath of an accident. Common causes of car accidents One of the top causes...
How drivers can avoid distracted driving
Distracted driving is dangerous and results in car accidents. If you have been injured by a distracted driver, you will want to know about the legal resources available to protect victims and ways that drivers can help avoid distracted driving. NCDOT tips The North...
Auto accident fatalities rising in North Carolina
In the last few years in North Carolina, people’s lives have changed dramatically due to ongoing national concerns. Working from home, losing jobs outright, needing to adapt to the changed landscape personally and professionally – all have been challenges that people...
National traffic deaths rose in 2020
There were 38,824 traffic fatalities in this county in 2020 according to data released last month by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is the highest number of traffic deaths since 2007 even though the number...