Month: May 2021

The link between firefighting and cancer

On Behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | May 26, 2021 | Workers' Compensation

Working as a North Carolina firefighter places you at high risk for a work-related illness or injury. The physical act of fighting fires heightens your injury risks. However, you also face hazards related to exposure to harmful or toxic substances. Some of the...

The startling danger of distracted driving

On Behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | May 11, 2021 | Car And Truck Accidents

Considering that driving requires people to simultaneously signal their movements, adjust their speed, watch traffic signals and mind other motorists on the road, it may seem impossible to throw in another task. However, there are a lot of guilty drivers who openly...