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According to a report by the American Association of University Women, around one in 10 students in grades eight through eleven said they had been the victim of more sexual abuse from a teacher or other school employee. Two-thirds of the reported incidents involved physical contact. In such cases, seeking the guidance
As the name implies, a logging truck is a large truck designed primarily for carrying logs of various lengths. Sometimes, it has a single tractor, and in other cases, it has multiple. The logging industry in North Carolina is huge. That means there are many trucks with heavy loads of
Dump trucks can transport cargo exceeding 50 tons, making them a significant presence on the roads. Due to their size and weight, these vehicles can pose serious hazards to other drivers and pedestrians. When accidents involving dump trucks occur, they can result in severe injuries or even fatalities. In such
A “blind spot” is any area around a car or truck that the driver can’t see directly while at the wheel. These exist in nearly all vehicles, including passenger cars, vans, and trucks. Certain types of vehicles, such as motorcycles, have little to no blind spots at all. Commercial tractor-trailer
Collisions involving tractor-trailers are increasingly common as we rely more on them to distribute goods and services. Statistically, a person is injured or killed in a crash between a tractor-trailer and another vehicle about every 15 minutes. Passenger vehicles make up a large percentage of injuries and fatalities in tractor-trailer
In medical terms, a jaw fracture is called a “mandibular fracture” because it is a fracture of the mandible or jaw bone. It is a common fracture in car accidents and altercations because the mandible is prominent and gets hit before other bones. Recovering from jaw fractures from automobile collisions
Back injuries resulting from North Carolina automobile collisions often require extensive, costly medical treatment. These injuries can also leave you with long-lasting pain and suffering. Several types of back injuries commonly result from a vehicle collision. When you’re injured in a North Carolina automobile accident, you will need to work
Facial trauma such as a broken nose is a common injury sustained in car accidents. There are many ways this can occur in an accident. For example, when an airbag deploys or the driver hits his or her head on the steering wheel. It’s important to treat nasal fractures immediately
Car accidents have the potential to cause a slew of injuries. As is the case with any automobile collision injury, hand and wrist injuries can range from minor to life-altering. Types of Hand & Wrist Injuries Blunt force trauma and broken car parts, such as glass or metal debris, can
The chest is one of the most vulnerable areas of the body in a North Carolina automobile collision. In an automobile collision, chest pain is prevalent, even if the airbags deploy correctly and passengers wear seat belts. If you experience chest pain after a wreck, seek medical attention immediately. After