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Experiencing a high-speed automobile crash can be one of the most frightening and deadly experiences in a person’s lifetime. While today’s cars, trucks, and SUVs are designed with much more safety than motor vehicles of the past, at interstate and beltway speeds, these safety features are more than just handy.
Most North Carolinians find that the automobile accident claims process is quite frustrating. From negotiating with unsympathetic insurance adjusters to dealing with aggressive bill collectors, it is not a pleasant experience. It can be even more frustrating when you cannot determine the party’s identity that caused the collision. Hit-and-runs are
Animal attacks such as dog bites can be a life-changing, traumatic event for anyone. Beyond the emotional toll of an attack, it’s important to be aware of the possible physical ramifications, including infections caused by dog bites. Infected animal bites can be prevented by the proper treatment and awareness. Identifying
Hand and wrist injuries are common consequences of North Carolina car accidents, often caused by the force of the impact. Like other automobile injuries, hand and wrist injuries can be profoundly serious and significantly impact the quality of the victim’s life. Wrist fractures are one of the most common injuries
An accident involving a fully loaded North Carolina tractor-trailer and a smaller passenger vehicle can lead to catastrophic injuries. A rear-end truck accident often occurs when a larger truck collides with the back of a smaller vehicle. In such incidents, the substantial mass and speed of the truck result in
Headaches are common after a North Carolina motor vehicle wreck. These headaches can be referred to as post-traumatic headaches, and most resolve after a few months. However, a surprising number of crash victims experience chronic post motor vehicle headaches for years after their wreck. The treatment and severity of this
Tractor-trailers are among the largest and most hazardous vehicles on North Carolina roadways. They require drivers who can safely operate and control these massive vehicles to avoid severe and even deadly accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) establishes the minimum standards governing the administration of CDL programs. These
A lumbar spinal fusion surgery is a common treatment for serious spinal cord injuries. It is designed to stop the motion at a painful vertebral segment, which in turn should decrease pain generated from the joint. Spinal fusion involves techniques designed to mimic the normal healing process of broken bones.
As a parent, it is difficult to see your child in pain, especially when there is little you can do to help. Though toddler seats, booster chairs, and other safety resources for children have helped minimize the frequency of serious injuries in automobile crashes, a child injured in a car accident is
Victims of fires and other burn incidents are often left with physical and psychological scars and injuries that leave them with overwhelming medical bills, lost wages, and life-changing pain and suffering. When someone else caused the burn injury because of their negligence — such as an apartment landlord failing to