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Stay Focused Behind the Wheel
Don’t let the holidays distract you from safe driving. Distracted driving, which includes many kinds of activities that take a drivers’ attention from the road, results in thousands of preventable fatalities every year. Busy holiday schedules make it even harder to keep focused. In fact, some holiday shoppers hunt for deals—even when they’re behind the...
Tips for Safe Driving Around Trucks
Large trucks (and not just 18-wheelers!) have unique challenges on our roadways. Here’s what you need to know… Give large trucks more room! There are dozens of reasons you should give big trucks more space, but the most important reason is that you DO NOT want to be involved in an accident with one. Car...
COVID-19 and the Elderly – How to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
Make no mistake, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) will continue to spread, and in its wake, will change the world we live in and know forever. For the elderly or those living with a compromised immune system or respiratory disease, this global pandemic poses legitimate health risks including life-threatening illness. For those living in a nursing home...
Most Recalled Vehicles of 2018
According to data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), vehicle “recall completion rates for most component categories fall within a range of 60% to 75%.” In other words, between 25 and 40 percent of recalled auto parts are not fixed by the owner, car dealership, or manufacturer. Sadly, these open recalls put...
What to Do When You Lose a Loved One
If a loved one has recently passed away, our team sends their sincere condolences for your loss. You’re undoubtedly grieving and may have pressing questions about what to do next. At , we help families find their footing after an accident or tragic loss. The information below may be able to help you navigate your...
These Three Emotions Lead to Bad Decisions After an Injury
Intense emotions after a car wreck, workplace accident, or other injury are inevitable, but they won’t help the situation, and in some cases, they can make matters worse. Injured people often act on emotions as opposed to strategy. The good news is that even if you’re not a master of emotions, you can weather the...
How to Spot Elder Abuse
Every year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. The responsibility is on everyone to report abuse when it’s suspected. North Carolina law spells out this belief legislatively: “…any person having reasonable cause to believe that a disabled adult is in need of protective services shall...
Common Workplace Injuries in North Carolina
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were nearly 200 fatal work injuries in North Carolina. In 2016, there were more than 71,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by employers. Work-related accidents aren’t just bad for employees and families. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates employer payments of almost...
North Carolina Auto Accident Facts, Statistics & FAQs
North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles is charged with promoting highway safety to more than 10 million people living in the Tar Heel state. Part of that task includes collecting state-specific data about crashes, the people who cause them, and what conditions led to the accident. Below, the injury lawyers from review the latest report...
