Charlotte Personal Injury And Workers’ Compensation Blog
Do not eat and drive
You’re late for work. The drive-thru seems like the perfect solution. You swing in and get a breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee to eat in the car. This way, you can save time and make your commute more productive. A lot of people do exactly this every single...
The worst injuries people suffer in slip-and-fall incidents
If you were to put your faith in the entertainment industry, you would probably think that slip-and-fall accidents are humorous and no reason for concern. However, in reality, such incidents can be quite serious and result in significant injuries to the person who...
What should you do immediately after a dog bite attack?
You can encounter dogs in all sorts of places across North Carolina. Dogs may run on the beach or roam in parks, especially those with areas allocated for dog socialization or walking. You likely also have many dogs living in your neighborhood, some of whom may not...
IIDs involved in many distracted driving crashes
In North Carolina and across the U.S., the number of ignition interlock devices installed into vehicles has almost tripled over the past decade. IIDs are in-car breathalyzers that prevent drunk drivers from starting their vehicles, and their success has been...
Three major factors in truck accidents
Some North Carolina drivers are nervous on the road near large trucks. This is a valid concern considering that these huge commercial vehicles are capable of causing catastrophic damage. While there are many reasons for truck accidents, a study by the Federal Motor...
Drunk drivers can be deadly
There is no doubt that consuming alcohol in excess is harmful to the human body. Yet, millions of people are able to drink socially without any apparent adverse effects.However, the same cannot be said for those who drink alcohol and then drive. The damage they cause...
Five common causes of truck crashes in North Carolina
Truck accidents are unfortunately common in North Carolina and the rest of the country, and they almost always end badly for those who were in a passenger vehicle. Big rigs, after all, weigh up to 80,000 pounds while the average car weighs 4,000 pounds. Drivers should...
Fatal truck crashes continue to rise with no solution in sight
Drowsy and distracted truckers are behind many accidents in North Carolina and across the U.S. In 2017, a total of 4,102 people died in large truck crashes: a 28% increase from 2009. Of the fatalities, 17% were truck occupants whereas 68% were in passenger vehicles,...
Cyclist and pedestrian fatalities soared in 2018
North Carolina residents may have heard that the number of road users killed around the country fell slightly in 2018, but pedestrian and cyclist deaths rose sharply. Data released by the National Highway Traffic Administration reveals that 36,560 people died on the...
Vehicle crashes are a major cause of brain injuries
If you are a football fan, you have no doubt seen a player leave the game with a concussion, and you may think that brain injuries most often occur to athletes.However, vehicle crashes and falls are the two most common causes of traumatic brain injury, or TBI. The...
