Drivers have a duty to themselves and others on the roads to ensure that they’re operating their vehicles in a safe manner. This is virtually impossible to do if they are fatigued. While it’s true that lack of sleep can contribute to fatigue, there are many other...
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Putting a financial value on a deceased loved one’s unpaid work
When you suddenly lose a loved one in an unexpected incident, money is probably the last thing on your mind. You have to worry about telling your children, adjusting to a life without your loved one and handling your own grief. The practical implications may seem...
Tips for getting a fair settlement from insurance after a crash
In the aftermath of a car crash, you may have higher-than-usual expenses and no income whatsoever because your injuries keep you from working your job. You may be completely dependent on the insurance that you carry and the insurance held by the other driver for your...
If your neighbor’s dog doesn’t like you, here are some tips to avoid a bite
You’ve never met a dog you didn’t like. However, for some mysterious reason, your neighbor’s dog seems to dislike you quite a bit. What do you do? You don’t want to avoid your neighbor simply because their dog is high-strung, aggressive or simply hates people who look...
Boy makes national spotlight saving sister from dog attack
A recent dog bite story has swept the entire nation, with celebrities even chiming in to praise a young boy whose quick thinking may have saved his sister’s life. The boy and his sister were at a friend’s house. He is six years old and his sister is four. At the...
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...