North Carolina is a beautiful state with urban and rural areas and diverse terrain. Traveling through it can be a delight for the eyes. However, when car accidents cause personal injury, victims or their survivors generally file lawsuits against the party or parties...
The law refers to the recoverable losses incurred from a personal injury case as compensatory damages, which further divide into economic and non-economic damages. Every car accident is different, but there are common damages among most. Economic damages Economic...
Traumatic brain injuries are common following a motor vehicle accident. If you have a loved one who suffered a brain injury, physicians will use the Glasgow coma scale to measure the person's level of consciousness. The GCS is a reliable way for staff to determine the...
If a reckless driver collides with you while you are riding a bike, you could face many difficulties afterward. If you suffer an injury, you might have to take time off of work. Moreover, an injury could lead to costly medical bills, high levels of physical pain and...
Most car accident injuries involve soft tissues, such as ligaments, tendons and muscles. Some injuries are not obvious immediately after the crash. It can take time for symptoms to develop. This is often the case with whiplash. Seeking medical attention immediately...
Whether you enjoy riding an e-bike, e-scooter or hoverboard, it is important to understand the risks that you face whenever you ride near traffic. If you become involved in an accident while riding one of these micromobility devices, you are especially vulnerable, and...
After a head-on collision between a dump truck and a school bus injured 14 students in south Charlotte, some people question whether school buses that lack safety belts are safe. Though both the driver of the dump truck and the school bus faced serious injuries,...
It seems logical that stay at home orders and the shift to work from home for many professions during the pandemic would translate to a drop in car accident and pedestrian injuries. Data supports the reduction in traffic, but not the drop in pedestrian accidents. The...
Whether you have concerns as a parent, find yourself in an accident caused by a teen driver or are a young driver yourself, it is essential to go over various topics related to traffic collisions involving teen drivers. In addition to reviewing statistics regarding...
Serious car accidents can cause a range of injuries, including significant damage to the spinal cord. With severe damage comes many possible complications, some of which can have lasting effects. If you or a loved one has experienced a major injury, it is important to...
