Authored by: Richard N. ShapiroA recent report by a Washington D.C. based consumer advocacy group recently concluded that more work needs to be done to make the general public aware of the identity of those doctors who are repeat offenders in the medical malpractice arena. In addition to recommendin
A pickup truck that was full of people was in involved in a single-car accident in Albertson and three people were killed. The accident happened on NC 111 North on Monday night. Two people in the truck were taken to local hospitals to be treated for their injuries. The State Highway Patrol says eigh
Drug-induced diseases occur presently with ever increasing frequency. According to the medical public interest website WorstPills.com of Public Citizen, each year nearly 16,000 injuries from auto accidents are induced by benzodiazepines or tricyclic antidipressants. That is a shocking figure. Older
Magnetic toys were recalled by Mattel because they pose a risk to children who may swallow them. The product recall is for over 9 million toys in the United States. They include some Polly Pocket toys, Batman toys, Barbie toys, and Doggie Day Care toys. “Very powerful magnets, when more than one is
The Honeybaked Ham on Red Banks Road in Greenville was hit by a car last month. The 84-year-old driver of the car reported that her foot slipped from the brake pedal just before the car accident. The driver turned the car and hit a steel wall. That kept damage and injuries at a minimum. Two people i
Pottery Barn Kids has issued a product recall for 31,000 crib bumpers that they sold in their store. The defective product has stitching that may come undone and pose an entanglement hazard to young children. This recall involves the Diamond Matelassé, Floral Matelassé and Polka Dot Matelassé cri
Geographical Information About The Northeast North Carolina (NC) Injuryboard If you are a consumer seeking personal injury information (car accident, or any other personal injury information) on…
The beginning of July is a special time for many families in Hampton Roads. Families in Williamsburg, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, VA celebrate this nation’s independence with one another by doing many activities, such as going to the beach and picnicki
A man was killed about 100 feet from his home after he was dropped off after work. Another vehicle driving down the street had no chance to keep from hitting the victim when he stepped out into the street. The pedestrian accident happened in Jackson.A 23-year-old Jackson man died Thursday after he w
Do the various United States Constitutional rights and privileges that we think of as being protections against criminal prosecution apply even in a personal injury case? The answer, at least in Virginia (VA), is yes, all constitutional protections apply even in a personal injury or other type of ci
Insurance company advertising seems to involve lots of jokes these days. Obviously, some advertising executive has convinced the insurance companies that they can increase their profits [44 billion in 2006] and market share by having comic ads about insurance. If you watch TV you’ve seen these insur
After a report was published by Cornell University saying approximately 704,000 workers in New York are misclassified as independent contractors, Governor Spitzer has promised to focus on identifiying and classifying workers correctly. The state loses out on unemployment insurance taxes and workers’
