Not too long ago, our North Carolina car accident firm wrote about the potential dangers of requiring drivers to submit to “rolling retests” of the ignition interlock device (IID) installed in their vehicle. These devices have become more common as a sentencing requirement for those…
Guardrails are a critical component of highway safety. They prevent drivers from crossing over the median into oncoming traffic and they help prevent rollover accidents when vehicles are slammed to the side of the roads. But there has been controversy over the safety of certain…
Over the past few decades, the way the medical community and society looks at mental health challenges has evolved. Emotional and behavioral issues that were once ignored or dismissed are now recognized as valid medical health concerns that are addressed with therapy and/or medication. Although…
As December quickly approaches, the news for Virginia is a colder than normal winter this year. To avoid falling victim to a weather-related car accident, it is important to take the time to review some safe winter driving practices. One of the most dangerous of…
In North Carolina, 34 of 78 hospitals earned an A grade for hospital safety, but there were a few that earned Cs and Ds, according to a new survey released by The Leapfrog Group last month. The grades for hospital safety are released every six…
The North Carolina Highway Patrol reported a fatal collision that killed two children and injured several others on Oct. 31 in Robeson, County, North Carolina. The fatal North Carolina car accident happened at 9:13 PM on NC 20 outside St. Pauls. The highway patrol stated…
What at one time might have seemed like a rare operation has today become one of the most common types of surgeries people have. In fact, over the past decade, the number of hip replacement surgeries has doubled in this country, with more than 300,000…
Does the profession you have increase your risk of being in a car crash? It might, according to one study. The statistics of this study are considered so valid, that many insurance companies use them to determine how much a person’s auto insurance rates should…
When a medical malpractice claim is filed, it is not uncommon for the physician’s insurance company to offer a settlement to the victim – or the victim’s family if the malpractice killed the victim – in order to avoid litigating the claim in court and…
Technology has made our lives “easier” with smartphones that provide us with the ability to send and check text messages, emails, access GPS, and countless other services and apps. This has also led to the tragic loss of many lives due to distracted driving accidents.…
The interstate beltway around Raleigh, North Carolina (NC), just served as the site of one of the most-recent deadly head-on collisions in the Tar Heel State. A little before 3 am on November 4, 2017, a Mazda driver headed east in the westbound lanes of…
Tractor trailer accidents can be particularly dangerous. According to national statistics, there are 5,000 tractor-trailer trucks involved in fatal crashes every year. Another 400,000 crashes occur, leaving victims seriously injured. However, when those vehicles are transporting hazardous materials