Charlotte Personal Injury And Workers’ Compensation Blog
The deadly truth: Texting and driving kills
At this point, the majority of people know how dangerous texting and driving is. There’s no question that it takes their eyes off the road and can lead to serious collisions. In just a second of looking away from the road, it’s possible to end up in a crash that has...
Fatigued driving is as dangerous as drunk driving
Many humans tend to push themselves as far as they can before taking a step back to rest. While this seems normal to most people, it is something that can be dangerous if a driver doesn’t get enough sleep before they get behind the wheel. Fatigue can have the same...
Odd behavior after a car crash may be due to a brain injury
"Come on, kids, your dad's in the hospital; he's had a car crash." Fortunately, when you get to the hospital, your partner seems fine, except for the broken wrist and sore ribs, and he comes home with you. He makes the most of his injuries for the next few days: lying...
How can you recover costs from an uninsured driver?
If you are like most drivers in North Carolina, you pay your insurance premium either monthly, every six months or once a year. Then, after paying, you likely forget about it until you receive a new billing statement. After all, insurance really only ever stays on...
Fair coming to town? Watch out for injuries
You love when your local traveling fair comes into town for a few days. It gives you a couple of days to take your kids out to play games and go on fair rides. You like the energy there, and it’s a great way to get a break from the norm. Unfortunately, these fairs...
How can you get hurt during a slip-and-fall incident?
Movies and other forms of entertainment can make a slip-and-fall accident seem like a joke. For many people, it may be possible to get up, brush themselves off and move on with their day after they slip and fall unexpectedly in a business. However, for others, such an...
Look for these signs that it might be time for an older person to stop driving
Perhaps you’ve seen the signs with your parent or spouse that their ability to drive isn’t what it once was. You wonder if it’s time to have the talk that it might be time to stop driving. But just what are the signs? According to the American Association of Retired...
What to do if your dog gets into a fight at the dog park
Going to a dog park is a great way to get out of the house and get some exercise -- for you and your dog. However, a trip to the dog park can turn into a nightmare when your dog gets into a fight with another dog. Here’s how to handle yourself and your dog at the park...
Who has the right-of-way at an onramp?
You’re driving down the interstate, listening to a podcast. There is traffic all around you, but everything is moving smoothly. Then, as you come around a corner, everything changes. A car is coming down the onramp, and you can tell from their speed that you’re both...
Here’s what you should do after a car accident
Despite your best efforts to remain safe on the road, you could find yourself mixed up in the middle of a serious car accident. Should this happen, it’s imperative that you know what steps to take and that you avoid common mistakes along the way. Here’s what you...
