Which Truck Parts Are Mostly Likely to Fail, Leading to a Crash?
Think about driving alongside an 18-wheeler truck carrying heavy cargo. Now, picture one of the truck’s tires blowing out and the truck driver losing control of the vehicle without any warning. All that cargo is released, with everything spread out along the interstate. Vehicles all around you, including yours, are susceptible to serious collisions. Although…
Read MoreWhat Are the Reasons for Wrongful Deaths of Teens?
Whenever you hear the term “wrongful death,” you can associate it directly with negligent, willful, or wrongful acts. This includes neglect, omission, or default of another. One example might be a doctor who fails to properly diagnose a patient’s condition, which then directly results in the patient passing away. Another example might be the distribution…
Read MoreWhy 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…
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