All drivers count on the others on the roads to help boost their safety while they’re driving. While many drivers take this seriously, there are some who take risks as they drive. One particular risk that’s atrocious because it can claim many lives is drunk driving....
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What to do if you encounter an aggressive driver
We hear a lot about the dangers posed by distracted drivers in North Carolina, but aggressive drivers are an equal concern. According to the AAA Foundation, a survey it conducted showed that almost 90% of respondents said that aggressive drivers were either a...
High traffic and distractions contribute to school zone crashes
As a parent, you may have to drive in and out of school zones multiple times a day. If you have several children at different schools, you could be driving through several different school zones twice daily, if not more due to sports and other extracurricular...
Falling asleep at the wheel happens more than you’d think
Perhaps you have heard the old joke about the grandfather who passes away in his sleep. “I hope I pass away peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather,” the joke goes, “and not yelling and hollering like everyone else in his car as they screamed to wake him up.” The...
Wet weather contributes to hazardous driving conditions
North Carolina saw some significant rainfall in the last days of April, and that led to a significant number of accidents and traffic snarls. The overnight rain had left some areas of the road exceptionally slick. Once winter is over, a lot of drivers relax because...
Tips to prevent a back injury while lifting patients
The physical demands of being a nurse can be overwhelming, especially when you’re in a facility that’s crowded with patients. Lifting patients, wheeling around beds and other nursing-related tasks can literally be back-breaking work that can end your career. Nurses...
Involved in a crash? Get the right help for your case
Any time you’re involved in a traffic collision, your life is going to change. You might have severe injuries or require around-the-clock medical care for days or weeks following a crash. You might now have to deal with a new disability or be impacted by a loved one’s...
Parents are at serious risk of distracted driving
As residents of North Carolina know, there are numerous ways in which drivers can be distracted behind the wheel — eating, chatting, loud music and more — and all of them can be dangerous. Texting while driving often makes popular headlines, reminding people of how...
When should police advise you of your Miranda rights?
Your so-called Miranda rights are among the most well-known and yet underutilized rights available to anyone facing arrest or criminal charges in the United States. These rights have become well-known in part because they often play a role in television shows that...
Why do falls from height happen at work?
If your profession calls for you to work at height, you’ll always have concerns about an accident in which you fall to the ground below. Should that happen, you could suffer a serious injury, such as broken bones and head trauma, or even death. Understanding the...

