More neck injuries occur due to vehicle accidents than for any other reason in the US. They make up 90% of all injuries suffered in rear-end collisions. While vehicle crash injuries that involve a lot of blood tend to catch people’s attention, sometimes the things you...
Greensboro Workers’ Compensation And Personal Injury Blog
Common road construction work injuries
Greensboro roads get a lot of action as companies flock to the area to set up shop. In addition, the constant flow of traffic from travelers passing through the city leaves our highways in need of regular maintenance. If you work in the road construction sector, you...
What can parents do to help teenage drivers stay safe?
Every year, the authorities send out reminders that this time of summer is called “the 100 deadliest days” for teen drivers for a reason. The annual spike in fatal crashes occurs every year when a wave of teens hits the road with their newly-minted licenses for the...
Hit-and-run pedestrian accidents are on the rise in Greensboro
A lot of people in Greensboro have stories about almost being hit by a car while they were trying to walk across the street. Unfortunately, not every encounter between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle is a near miss. Compounding the pain and suffering of a pedestrian...
What to do following a swimming pool accident
The temperatures are warming up here in North Carolina. Kids will be out of school and looking for ways to cool off for the summer, so it’s only natural that they’ll begin flocking to swimming pools to do so. Most people don’t realize, however, how many dangers lurk...
What injury risks do you face in your local big-box store?
Most Americans head out to their local Walmart, Target or another big-box store over the weekend to get all the things they need for the week. These retail establishments are often crowded, especially on the weekends, around the holidays and when good sales are...
Truck crashes could lead to crushing injuries
Trucking crashes are some of the most dangerous because of the differences in weight between passenger vehicles and large trucks. If a smaller vehicle is hit, it’s likely that the people inside will be badly hurt or killed. In many cases involving passenger vehicles,...
How much choice do you have over your own medical care on workers’ compensation?
Getting hurt on the job is bad enough — but finding out that you have very little control over your own medical care afterward may be even worse. Unfortunately, that’s the reality for injured workers in North Carolina. The workers’ compensation rules give your...
Potential life-long changes from a TBI
Traumatic brain injuries happen in falls, car accidents, workplace accidents, incidents of violence and in many other ways. They are among the most serious injuries that a person can suffer, and they can happen even if the skull itself isn’t significantly damaged....
Deep vein thrombosis may affect truck drivers
It’s not a secret that truck drivers tend to lead a sedentary lifestyle. They have to drive for many hours a day and are often sitting in the same position. Commercial drivers are at a higher risk of developing blood clots, which is why it is important for any driver...