Mostly because banana peel slips are featured on so many comedy TV shows and movies, many people assume that a slip-and-fall cannot be a serious injury. But the truth is much different. Each year, falls account for more emergency room visits than any other injury.…
An East Carolina University student was killed and five others were hurt after a four-vehicle crash on Dec. 10 in Greenville. The deceased was a freshman female who was going to major in nursing. A local TV station reported that a black Dodge Charger ran…
Despite the required testing and approval process put in place by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), dangerous drugs still end up on the market and drug recalls take place. Even though clinical trials are supposed to find any safety issues with a drug, consumers…
A November 30 two-vehicle accident near I-85 north in North Carolina left one person with life-threatening injuries, while four others suffered serious injuries. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol stated that a van going north on I-85 took the exit to US Highway 64 but…
A motorcyclist lost his leg in a two-vehicle accident in Southmont, North Carolina on Nov. 20, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The police stated that a Nissan 370Z went left of center on Holloway Church Road in Southmont, and hit a man…
Many people consider school bus transportation to be extremely safe. After all, we watch every day as our most precious cargo hop up the school bus steps and drive off for the day. School buses share the road with other vehicles – passenger vehicles and…
As we head into the heart of the holiday season, it is important to remember that for many people, holiday celebrations and alcohol are often intertwined. Unfortunately, too many people fail to heed the warnings of the dangers of drinking and driving – often with…
Fitness trackers, including devices made by Fitbit, Misfit, and Jawbone, have become more and more popular as a means for people to keep track of their physical activity each day. The wearable devices can track a person’s heart rate, the number of steps they take, exercise…
Study after study reveals that half of the teen drivers killed in traffic accidents are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both. Statistics show that alcohol use increases the risk of a teen being in a car crash seven times more than for those…
A woman from Raeford, North Carolina is facing charges after she hit and killed a pedestrian early on Thanksgiving day. The local police stated that a 20 year old male was crossing the street when he was hit by the woman, who allegedly was drunk.…
The North Carolina Highway Patrol has charged a driver in a crash that killed his passenger. According to the Winston-Salem Journal, the 18-year-old driver in Linwood, North Carolina has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, as well as careless and reckless driving. The…
Last weekend’s Thanksgiving celebration means the holiday season has officially arrived. That means millions of Americans will be taking to the roads to visit loved ones near and far. According to estimated statistics, approximately 47 million of us traveled 50 or more miles Thanksgiving Day.…