Injured workers sometimes report incidents as soon as they happen. They file a report with their employer so that they can leave to seek medical care. Many others may avoid drawing attention to their injuries. They don't want their employer to know that they made a...
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The top cause of intersection crashes is perfectly legal
Many of the situations that lead to significant car crashes involve overtly illegal behavior. People who cause drunk driving collisions have broken the law. The same is true of those who cause crashes due to speeding or running red lights when they should stop....
Why brain injury symptoms can last for the rest of your life
If you suffer serious injuries in a car accident, some of them may heal with enough time. Compound fractures, for example, are very serious. But with proper medical treatment, bones and skin can heal, and your symptoms can slowly disappear. However, if you suffer a...
3 tips for driving in heavy traffic
Traffic jams are the subject of nightmares for many drivers, partly because of the frustration of being unable to travel as they want. These can be frustrating situations that can sometimes lead to drivers becoming aggressive or driving in an unsafe manner. ...
Why is it important for all drivers to obey speed limits?
Anyone who’s driven knows that they should follow the posted and implied speed limits, but some may not realize why this is important. In order to understand why following speed limits is important, it’s necessary to know why they’re set the way they are. All speed...
What to do if a mistake is made with your North Carolina workers’ compensation
Completing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, like dealing with any type of insurance claim, can be confusing and even overwhelming. It can be even more so if you’re seriously injured or ill while you’re trying to do it. Even minor mistakes can delay or...
3 common underlying causes of rear-end collisions
Rear-end crashes are relatively common. They occur at intersections and on busy streets. People often rush to judgment after rear-end collisions, but the reality is that either driver involved in the wreck might actually be at fault. There are multiple factors that...
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in North Carolina?
People who lose loved ones unexpectedly face many challenges. The emotional adjustment to that loss can take months, if not years. There are also countless practical matters to address. Families have to rework their budgets to account for a loss of income. They may...
What causes most car accidents?
Most of the time, when two vehicles are involved in an accident, the reason for the crash is simple: One of the drivers made a mistake. Reports often find that human error is the main reason for motor vehicle crashes. Interestingly, this is true even though vehicles...
Amputation injuries in car accidents
Amputation injuries are among the most severe types of injuries associated with car accidents. These injuries are not only incredibly painful but also have lasting physical, emotional, and financial effects on victims and their families. Common types of amputation...