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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 marked contrast to the three years up […]
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 cannot see have the most catastrophic effect. The reason […]
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 don’t likely need anyone telling you that your […]
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 summer. Driving takes experience and maturity to do well. […]
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 accident is when the driver flees the scene […]
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 at their local pools, including slip-and-fall, drowning, […]
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 happening. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that this is when […]
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, crushing injuries are seen. Crush injuries happen when the body is […]
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 employer the right to dictate which doctor you can see for your injuries […]
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. Movement of the brain within the skull can cause damage and bleeding, both […]
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