Getting into a car accident is a jarring event. Even if you just endure a fender bender, a collision can leave you feeling shaken, anxious, and more often than not, addled by physical pain. The latter is true even if you do not immediately see any visible evidence of...
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Year: 2018
Motor vehicle accidents: Teen killed on Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is often a peaceful area for North Carolina drivers to enjoy a slower pace and scenic view. Sadly, an out-of-state teen lost her life when the vehicle she was in crashed somewhere along this stretch of road. Authorities say that the driver...
Radiologists cited in many medical malpractice claims
X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and other common radiology tests can give otherwise nervous patients in North Carolina a sense of peace. But just how accurate are these tests? Or perhaps more importantly, how accurately are radiologists reading the results? A...
Does workers’ compensation handle disability?
Although some injured workers in North Carolina might have been able to return to work soon after their accident, your situation is different. With injuries that cause serious and long-term health consequences, you need more than a few days off to recover. Temporary...
Stressed doctors more likely to commit medical malpractice
Most people in North Carolina perform better at their jobs when they are mentally refreshed, but some professions do not make it easy. Doctors in particular face an incredibly high rate of professional burnout. This is particularly dangerous since patients' lives are...
Is your parent’s nursing home using chemical restraints?
If you are one of the many North Carolinians who had to make the difficult decision to place your parent in a nursing home due to his or her Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other form of mental deterioration, you probably worry that the staff may not give him or her...
Who to talk to after a car accident
It does not appear as though the car accident rate will decrease substantially any time soon in North Carolina. In 2016, over 130,000 people sustained injuries in car crashes, which is a 5.3 percent increase from the previous year. These numbers come courtesy of the...
What are the dog bite laws in North Carolina?
Dog bite laws allow the bitten person to gather damages from the dog's owner. It may not be easy for a dog bite victim to sue the dog's owner unless the attack occurred within the precise circumstances under North Carolina law. North Carolina dog bite laws can be...
