When vehicles collide on the highway, the results can be catastrophic. When an accident is fatal, the family members of the deceased may struggle with more than just grief. The loss of a loved one can significantly change the financial circumstances of the household...
What types of damages can I pursue in my wrongful death claim?
Just about everyone in Fayetteville will experience a fender-bender at some point, or perhaps a more serious car crash leading to injuries such as broken bones or a concussion. However, every year an unfortunate number of people across North Carolina will lose their...
Why are airplane seat belts important?
Many residents of North Carolina have taken at least one flight in their lifetime. Whether it was a domestic or international flight, you also likely had to wear seat belts. But just why are these devices so important in an airplane? There is a misconception that seat...
How can you prevent eye injuries from fireworks?
Most types of fireworks are not legal in North Carolina, but during the summer, you may travel to an area in which they are legal and decide that you would like to set some off. The month of July is a popular time for fireworks due to the warm weather and the...
What should you know about electrical injury?
As a resident of North Carolina, you most likely work with electricity in some form every day. Whether it's the coffee maker you rely on to help wake you up or the electronics you use for communication, navigation and work, you are constantly exposing yourself to...
Who is responsible for a child getting hurt on personal property?
Like other responsible parents in North Carolina, you may have taught your children not to go onto others’ property without permission. However, as you may be aware, children do not always follow the rules, especially if they are younger or are influenced by...
Children might get hurt at day care playgrounds
When you take your child to a North Carolina day care, you expect your child to be safe. Sometimes, though, a child might sustain an injury while he or she plays on the playground equipment if the staff members do not keep a close eye on the kids. At the [nap_names...
Why is it so important to understand brain injuries?
The thing about a traumatic brain injury is that you can get one doing almost anything in North Carolina, and it can arise from a seemingly mild accident. According to the Mayo Clinic, you do not even have to be hit on the head to sustain a TBI. A blow to the body can...
