If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you could recover quickly, or it could leave you with a lifelong disability or even kill you. That’s a wide range of possibilities, so you and your family would obviously like to find out which it will be as soon as...
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...
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....
Losing a limb or an extremity in an amputation is one of the most catastrophic accidents a person can suffer. We live in a world of heavy machinery, from the vehicles that we drive to the equipment at our jobs. Items that you take for granted as part of your life...
According to the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, nearly 20% of 2018 auto accidents in the state involved distracted driving. These collisions often have serious consequences, including lifelong disability and even fatality. Review the laws about...
Trampolines are a lot of fun. They also provide a great way to get some exercise without it feeling like exercise. However, there is a downside to this backyard addition that you should really consider before you decide to install one. The liability for injuries is...
Falls are a leading cause of injury because they can happen so easily. It does not matter how old you are or how physically fit, a fall can happen in an instant. All it takes it a slippery or uneven surface, and the next thing you know, you are on the ground in pain....
Many industries are inherently dangerous, from construction to manufacturing to agriculture. However, you and other North Carolina residents can suffer a job-related injury or illness in any workplace setting – including those you might not expect to be hazardous. If...
In a scenario that is not uncommon, you slip on a spill at your local supermarket and fall, spraining your back and cracking your head. Your recovery has resulted in time off work and significant medical bills. You may think that receiving compensation for the...
