It is not uncommon for victims of car crashes to not realize they have suffered an injury. Symptoms of car accident injuries can take hours, sometimes days, to show up and many of these injuries can be dangerous – even fatal – if they are…
A new law that targets people who are under the influence while boating went into effect in North Carolina December 1st. Sheyenne’s Law will change the criminal felony classification of boating while impaired and toughen penalties for conviction. The law was named after Sheyenne Marshall…
We citizens of North Carolina love our sports teams. Whether it’s a game hosted by the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, or the Carolina Hurricanes, you can count on a full house of enthusiastic fans cheering their team on. Many spectators who attend these games also…
Two deadly bicycle accidents in Wake County, N.C. have left two different families struggling with the loss of their loved ones. On Friday morning, a 36-year-old man was struck by a vehicle as he was riding his bike on N.C. Highway 751 in Apex. The…
According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Although any diagnosis of cancer can be terrifying, skin cancer is often curable if it is recognized and treated early enough. However, a missed diagnosis can have fatal effects because…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are over 5 million auto accidents in the United States each year. More than 1.5 million of those crashes result in injuries. Statistics show that one in every four drivers will be in a car…
Intubation and anesthesia errors are a form of medical malpractice and can result in significant harm or even death. An anesthesiologist is a trained medical professional tasked with administering safe and effective drugs to patients before they undergo a serious medical procedure. Many people are…
A lawsuit against World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE) was filed earlier this week, with more than 50 plaintiffs blaming the organization for neurological injuries they suffered caused by performing in the WWE’s wrestling rings. The lawsuit also accuses the WWE, and its founder Vince McMahon,…
A Charlotte, North Carolina woman has been charged with boating under the influence (BUI) after her companion went missing on Lake Wylie last Wednesday in North Carolina. The man’s body was recovered the next morning. Rescue crews were called to the lake at 9 PM on…
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a car accident in North Carolina and you are considering a lawsuit, you may be wondering, “what is my case worth?” To be candid, there is no exact answer since there are many variables used to…
Needing to have surgery can be a very stressful and frightening time. Even a minor operation brings with it some risks. Patients usually put their faith in their surgeon, and believe that surgeon will be entirely focused on them during the operation. This sounds like…
The list of defective and dangerous medical devices continues to grow. News reports revealed that the Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter has been linked to at least 30 deaths across the country and several hundred injuries. An IVC filter is designed to be permanent although they…
