In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration warned consumers about undergoing medical procedures that involve stem cells obtained from fat cells. Even though such stem cell use is not approved, doctors continue to experiment on patients. A recent medical malpractice lawsuit -- filed in another state -- might serve as a warning to North Carolina residents who consider stem cell treatments because they are promised incredible results.
Motor vehicle accidents: The hazards of DUI teenage drivers
At this time of the year, many people of all ages in North Carolina and other states start to feel the excitement of the holidays. Alcoholic drinks are offered at house parties and other gatherings, and the numbers of impaired drivers rise significantly. Unfortunately, some of the drivers are underage and inexperienced, increasing the risks of motor vehicle accidents and resulting injuries and deaths.
What you should do after food poisoning from a restaurant?
Getting food poisoning is an experience no one ever wishes to have. Unfortunately, it can occur anytime you eat out at a restaurant or buy food from an outside vendor, even from a small establishment like a street food cart.
Motor vehicle accidents: Head-on crash kills day care van driver
Following the tragic death of another driver, a 38-year-old North Carolina man might face a civil lawsuit along with criminal charges that could put him in prison for many years. The number of motor vehicle accidents that involve alcohol and drug impairment is frightening, resulting in the loss of many innocent lives. On a recent Tuesday afternoon, a 39-year-old day care van driver lost her life in such an accident.
Can mold be toxic to your health?
Mold is a common presence in many homes and offices, and people do not often stop to consider how this might be negatively impacting their health.
Personal injury: Concern about prevalence of elder abuse
Anyone in North Carolina with elderly loved ones might dread the day that those seniors need around-the-clock care. Personal injury reports such as the one in which the Senate Special Committee on Aging reported that approximately five million seniors are elder abuse or neglect victims each year are concerning. In addition, it was reported that the National Center on Elder Abuse said studies indicate that between 3 and 5 percent of senior citizens in the United States have suffered some form of abuse.
