Whether you suffered injuries in a car accident or a slip and fall in a store, you will likely need some kind of medical care, and you may have other losses -- especially if you have to be off work to heal. When the injury occurred because of another party’s...
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Runners and joggers: Here’s how to stay safe near cars
On the whole, running or jogging consistently can be good for your health. It keeps your weight down, improves your cardiovascular system, gives you an outlet for stress and much more. Any fitness expert will tell you that a habit of exercise gives you a healthier...
Navigating a railroad crossing in your car: Tips for life
It doesn’t seem like it should be that hard to avoid getting into an accident with a train -- after all, they do run on a fixed track. Yet injuries and fatalities happen every day, especially when drivers take chances and go through a railroad crossing without...
The following distance between your car and the next should be bigger
Your following distance -- the gap between your car and the one just ahead of you -- is a major contributor when faced with unexpected changes on the road. It’s impossible for the gap to be too large. If you have at least a suitable distance, it allows you to hit the...
Are cyclists to blame when hit by a car?
When a driver hits a cyclist, the two may dispute who was to blame for their crash. While every case is unique, naturally, one does wonder just how often the fault lies with the driver and how often it lies with the cyclist. What do the statistics tell us? Drivers...
Parents may be more distracted than texters behind the wheel
Texting and driving is clearly a very dangerous habit. Many accidents happen every year, putting people in the hospital, driving up insurance costs and taking lives. As a result, texting and driving has gotten a reputation as the most common and dangerous distraction....
Driving your child to school for safety? The bus could be better
The thought of a single school bus driver keeping an eye both on the road and their passengers scares many parents. Data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggests that kids who ride to school on busses are safer than ones who...
Work zone hazards in the spring pose a real threat to drivers and workers
The winter has a potential to damage the roads, and even though North Carolina doesn’t see the kind of ice and snow other northern states would, potholes and other damage still have to be repaired. Unfortunately, that does mean that spring is often the start of...
How much does a night in the hospital cost?
You’ve heard stories of people facing a mountain of medical bills after spending weeks or months in the hospital. You know that medical bills are one of the leading causes of bankruptcy in the United States, and it’s no surprise when you look at those numbers. It’s...
Is it safe to drive with your dog loose in the car?
If you are like many dog owners, just saying, “Want to go for a ride?” is enough to spark wild joy and “zoomies” in your dog. While this is not universal, most dogs love to take a ride with their owners, whether it’s a cross-country road trip or across town to the dog...

