What Happens in a Crash Investigation? Car accidents are often very serious and cause severe injuries or fatalities. When an accident results in critical damage, the victim and family may be left with an emotional and financial burden. A complete investigation will often be necessary to evaluate the cause of…
Diagnostic Errors: A Serious Cause of Injuries and Fatalities It has long been thought that medical mistakes are the third most common cause of death in the United States. Research from Johns Hopkins Medicine delves deeper into the problem of medical mistakes and specifically into the issue of diagnostic errors.…
Driver Charged in Fatal Charlotte Bicycle Accident A bicyclist was fatally hit, and the driver involved in the crash has been charged. The accident happened in the 1600 block of East W.T. Harris Boulevard in Charlotte. A Ford Focus driven by a 44-year-old woman was traveling east when it struck…
Compensatory Damages in North Carolina Personal Injury Claims An unexpected car accident can leave you with injuries and other damages that may be financially draining. If you were hurt in an accident that was not your fault, the negligent driver should be responsible for your losses. You will want to…
New Study Finds Most Drivers Experience Road Rage Almost everyone has experienced driving near an aggressive driver. Aggressive driving is becoming more commonplace, and a new study confirms that most people feel road rage at some time. The study was recently published by the American Automobile Association (AAA)Foundation for Traffic…
I Was Hit By an Uninsured Driver: Now What? Accidents happen every day. It is estimated that every year, more than 270,000 accidents occur in North Carolina. Drivers are required by law to have vehicle insurance, but that is not always the case. Many people drive without insurance. When someone…
Nursing Home Neglect More than a million people nationwide reside in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. As the population of people over the age of 65 increases, so will the number of individuals who will live in a nursing home at some point in their lives. We expect nursing…
Charlotte’s Five Most Dangerous Intersections Revealed Our roads are becoming more crowded. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), there are an estimated 7.3 million drivers in our state. With so many vehicles on the roads, accidents are common. Even though today’s cars and trucks are equipped with…
What to Do After a Workplace Accident When you go to work, you expect to stay safe and healthy. You believe that your employer is following the rules and laws that apply to your industry and is doing what they are supposed to do in order to protect employees from…
What You Need to Know About Dog Bite Claims Dogs are the most popular pet in American households. There are an estimated 89 million dogs in the United States, with more than 65 million households owning at least one dog. With so many dogs, it is easy to understand that…