We have all more or less grown accustomed to the hectic pace of modern life. We rush from our Raleigh homes to jobs and then off to stores and businesses after work and then for parents, off to schools or after-school activities and often much more before heading home again. It is always important, even in the constant rushing around, to remember to proceed carefully as we hurry in and out of businesses as part of our daily rush to get everything done.
Are you waiting for an SSD hearing date? Wait no more.
If you've watched the news or spoken to anyone who has gone through the Social Security Disability application process, you know that it isn't fast. Many initial applications are denied, which then must be appealed. This is frustrating for those who truly need disability benefits.
North Carolina woman injured in slip and fall in Walmart
If you drive about 100 miles southwest of Raleigh, you will come to Wadesboro, the Anson County seat. The modest-sized town is home to a Walmart Superstore where a North Carolina woman slipped on blueberries and fell. The injuries she sustained in the fall on her back have caused her “unbearable pain,” she said in her premises liability lawsuit.
Commercial truck insurers slow to embrace new safety features
People who shop for a new car at a Raleigh dealership are often surprised to find so many vehicles outfitted with technologies that can help drivers stay safe. New vehicles can warn drivers that they are drifting in their lanes, following another vehicle too closely, and that another vehicle is in their blind spot. Some new vehicles can park themselves in tight spots, help drivers back up safely and slam on the brakes in an emergency, among other safety features. A new-car buyer can also find that their insurer will reward them with lower rates for having the advanced technologies on-board.
Self-driving 18-wheelers ready to roll
When you are driving on the interstate highways that connect Raleigh to other parts of North Carolina and the nation, there is no doubt that the vehicles pose the greatest risks to you and your passengers are the behemoth 18-wheelers. Tractor-trailers are difficult to stop and hard to maneuver, but they are essential components of transportation and commerce.
