Car accidents continue to be one of the primary killers of children under the age of 12. To keep the young one in your family as safe as possible, it is critical to strap him or her into a size-appropriate car seat. After all, according to the National Safety Council,...
Personal Injury
How do TBIs affect coping with stressors?
After taking a blow to the head, it is not unusual for head injury victims to suffer from effects in the aftermath. This can include impacts on a victim's ability to cope with stress. But how do brain injuries - especially traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) - impact...
How long does it take back injuries to heal?
Back injuries serve as one of the major health issues that workers everywhere face, with back pain being the number one cause for missed workdays across the globe. To understand the true impact of back injuries, it is important to understand the healing process that...
Steps to take after a slip-and-fall accident
In 2019, OSHA reported 900 fatal and 230,000 non-fatal workplace accidents. Slip-and-fall incidents are confusing and embarrassing, and many people get up and move on even when they are not at fault. However, if you get injured in a fall, follow these steps. Seek...
Breaking down the financial costs of your SCI
Spinal cord injuries as the result of motor vehicle accidents or slip-and-fall accidents are expensive and may leave a lasting, permanent impact on your future. While medical science has cured many ailments, syndromes and diseases in the last century, there is still...
North Carolina sees highest number of road deaths since 2007
Traffic deaths are rising rapidly across North Carolina, and while some types of fatal crashes decreased in 2021, other types became far more common. Many of 2021’s fatal car wrecks shared similar characteristics in common. Recognizing what these factors are should...
Identifying the signs of traumatic brain injury
Car accidents are one of the most common causes of brain injury in North Carolina and across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were over 223,000 traumatic brain injury hospitalizations in one year alone. Traumatic...
What to do before leaving the scene of a car crash
After a North Carolina car crash, there are certain steps you may want to take to help protect your interests and potentially strengthen your case if you decide to pursue a personal injury claim. Once you leave the scene of the crash, there are limits to what you...