In their effort to receive compensation for injuries, truck accident victims can choose to pursue a lawsuit in civil court or to settle the case out of court. These two options are given under civil law in North Carolina, and they come with their advantages and...
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Month: April 2018
Dangerous products: 5 recent recalls
You expect the products you buy for yourself and your family to be safe. Unfortunately, some products are dangerous. There are consistent recalls of unsafe items that may be in your home.According to recalls.gov, some of the latest recalls include toys...
New technology aims to reduce risks of truck driver fatigue
Truck accidents can cause devastating personal injuries and even fatalities on the roadways of North Carolina and across the country. There are over 7 million people employed in the trucking industry, and they transport over 70 percent of the country's cargo. While...
Radiologists face the risk of back problems from work
North Carolina residents might think about accident-related injuries when they consider workers' compensation claims. However, these aren't the only hazards that workers face. Some professionals, including those in the medical field, are at risk of experiencing...
4 drugs commonly used by truck drivers
Truck driver impairment is a serious problem. If a driver of a big rig abuses any substance, he or she is likely to cause a catastrophic accident. Truckers often use a variety of substances that put people like you at risk of getting hurt or dying in a wreck....
Distracted driving leads to many car accident injuries
Many drivers in North Carolina are all too aware of the dangers of distracted driving. The consequences of this negligent driving behavior can be serious and deadly. In 2015 alone, 3,477 people were killed due to distracted driving, according to the National Highway...
Distracted driving remains a major hazard
North Carolina drivers may be pleased to learn that awareness regarding the risks associated with distracted driving appears to be at an all-time high. Unfortunately, drivers are still regularly engaging in high-risk activities, such as texting and emailing while...
Be mindful of mistakes after an auto accident
Accidents happen every day and can have a serious impact on those involved. In cases where the responsible party was negligent, it may be possible to gain compensation through a personal injury claim.The actions people do or do not take can damage even a strong claim....
Workers face threats from machine pinch points
Workers in North Carolina can be harmed when machinery in the workplace is unprotected and unguarded. A part of a machine that could capture a person or a part of his or her body, causing injury, is called a pinch point. A pinch point could trap a person between...
