Many crashes occur because one person does not see another or they do not see them in time to avoid them. Despite this reality, most people assume that others can and will see them as they travel. There are several factors that increase the risk that a motorist or...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
T-boned at work? Here’s what you should know
While at work, you are expected to travel often. You go to different field sites and travel to your customers. It’s a normal part of your job to be behind the wheel, but being on the road so much does put you at a higher risk of being in an auto collision. That’s why...
A bone broken in many places needs more expensive medical care
The force of a car crash could lead to many different kinds of severe injuries. If you compare it to a brain or spinal cord injury, a broken bone may not seem like a very serious medical issue. People can still work with broken bones and often recover fully with the...
Documenting your injuries following a car accident
A car accident can have negative mental and emotional effects, leaving even the most confident person shaken and frightened. Most of all, it can have a major impact on your physical well-being. Injuries sustained during a car accident can range from minor bruises to...
An accident-related spinal cord injury comes with many expenses
All motor vehicle accident injuries cause a relative degree of financial hardship for their victims. However, injuries affecting the spine are especially expensive because victims often need care for the rest of their lives. In the immediate wake of a spinal cord...
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Truck Drivers?
If you spend your days behind the wheel of a truck, you probably see a lot of crashes. As someone who drives more than most, there is a fair chance that one of them might involve you one day. If so, you may face considerable medical expenses or, at the very least,...
Is Risky Driving On The Rise In North Carolina?
Car crash deaths are on the rise. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that the first quarter of this year saw deaths rise by 19% in comparison to the first quarter of 2019. They also rose 7% over the same period last year. This is in...
Neck injuries in a rear-end collision
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...
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...