Why Is it Important to Wear a Seat Belt?
From our very first memories of riding in a car as a child, the notion of wearing a seatbelt was always actively enforced by parents, teachers, and authorities. As time continues and we all become of age to drive, we are still reminded of the importance of wearing a seatbelt, whether we are behind the…
Read MoreWhen Are Burn Injuries Classified as Catastrophic?
Burn injuries can occur anytime, anywhere, to anyone. It doesn’t matter how careful you are; someone else’s mistake or negligent act could wind up leading to you suffering a serious burn. Burns range in severity from minor to catastrophic and can require extensive treatment to ensure a healthy recovery. The Charlotte, N.C. burn injury attorneys…
Read MoreHow to Determine if Your Child Suffered a Brain Injury
Whenever a child suffers damage to the skull, brain, scalp or any other tissue or blood vessels in the head, you need to be wary of brain injuries. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is determined on the severity of the child’s injury. Head injuries can be as minor as a bump or bruise to the…
Read MoreDoes My Insurance Cover This? Some Strange Yet Successful Claims
Auto insurance is mandated in most of the country in order to operate a vehicle and is extremely helpful in the event of an accident, especially when the accident was not your fault. Insurance provides financial protection to cover injuries, losses, and damages, and is a business contract between you and your insurance company. You…
Read MoreBroken and Fractured Ribs from Car Crashes
Car wrecks and accidents often result in blunt force trauma injuries to drivers and passengers, which can lead to serious internal damage to the body. For example, in vehicle collisions, victims can be forcefully thrown against the dashboard, steering wheel, or seatbelt, resulting in injuries like ribcage breaks and fractures. Although a broken rib may…
Read MoreCan Drones Help With Accident Reconstruction?
After a car crash, one of the most important things that will help you with your personal injury case is evidence. Especially when injuries are involved, it can be difficult to remember exactly what happened that led up to the collision. Witnesses and drivers may give conflicting information; and as an injury victim you may…
Read MoreSummer Alert: Driving Dehydrated Can be as Dangerous as Driving Drunk
As the dog days of summer are upon us here in North Carolina, the heat can get oppressive. This is a good time to remember to stay hydrated. We all know that keeping properly hydrated during the hot weather keeps us healthy and prevents conditions like heatstroke and dehydration. What you may not know, however,…
Read MoreScarring and Disfigurement from Car Accidents
Car crashes can cause many different types of injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, bone fractures, and burns. In some cases, a driver or passenger may lose a limb or appendage due to amputation. In other cases, a victim may suffer scarring and disfigurement of their face, visible body parts such…
Read MoreWhen Is a Business Owner Liable for a Slip and Fall Injury?
Whether you own a small business or a large company, you should consider your risk of liability if someone happens to get hurt while on your property. One of the primary causes of injury that a business can be liable for is a slip and fall accident. After all, there is a lot of room…
Read MoreNew Study Connects Broken Bones to an Increased Risk of Death
It is bad enough that car crashes, slips and falls, and other accidents can cause broken bones, which can take months to heal and may never fully heal properly. A new study of patients in Denmark now shows that hip and other types of bone fractures increase the risk of mortality for people 50 years…
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