Most people know that speeding is dangerous but tend to ignore that risk when it comes to their own driving habits. Some of these people overestimate their own driving skills and underestimate how faster speeds increase the amount of risk that they have. Getting a...
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Is working night shifts doing more harm than good?
Some professions come with the chance of having to work the night shift. While there are some individuals who can thrive while they work these hours, it is possible that there are others who will suffer because of them. Still, some people appreciate the increase in...
Beware of eye and vision hazards in your workplace
Many people take the ability to see well for granted. They also do not typically give much thought to eye injury hazards in the workplace. However, many North Carolina industries do pose a risk of suffering such injuries, which could impact a worker’s vision on a...
Truck driver fatigue and other accident hazards
In a collision with a truck, it’s almost certain that a smaller vehicle will come out of the crash with worse damage and injuries. In March, a collision between a motorist and an oil tanker in Cary hospitalized the motorist, who crashed into the rear of the truck....
Know these retaliation signs after filing for worker’s comp
Worker’s compensation is one of the most important protections granted to laborers in the US. The National Safety Council indicates that a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds. Employees in many professions put themselves at risk every day, yet some...
Is a personal injury claim worth my time in a minor car accident?
Getting in a mild car crash can shake up your day. And without proper treatment and representation, that same mild accident can leave you with long lasting consequences. The shock of the situation may cloud any pain you're experiencing, but there are both physical and...
OSHA releases top safety violations for 2019
Nearly 100 workers are killed in the workplace every week or about 14 a day, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) using 2017 statistics. Of those fatalities, 20% occur in the construction industry. OSHA says a majority of those deaths...
Urgent care or the emergency room after an accident
Serious traffic collisions can result in unexpected consequences. One recent crash involving an SUV and a tractor-trailer resulted in police shutting down several lanes on I-85 North on July 7th. Car crashes, even relatively minor ones, can lead to significant...
Nighttime, rural roads and the frequency of truck crashes
Common sense tells us that dusk-to-dawn drivers should exercise caution, especially in rural areas. This includes the drivers of large trucks, because statistics show that the majority of fatal truck crashes occur on deceptively peaceful country roads. Data from the...
Scooter accidents on the rise in Raleigh
Rentable electric scooters have become popular among tourists, commuters and residents alike in Raleigh, North Carolina. After two companies, Bird and Lime, debuted their dockless rideshare scooters in the city, ridership blossomed from a few dozen to thousands in...
