As a consumer, you place significant trust in the manufacturers, distributors and preparers of your food. According to the Center for Disease Control, food contaminated with bacterial listeriosis can be dangerous for pregnant women, babies, older adults and...
Personal Injury
Facts about distracted driving
There are many causes of motor vehicle accidents in North Carolina and across the country, including poor road conditions and vehicles' mechanical problems. However, one of the causes that stand out today is distracted driving. What's distracted driving? It is when a...
Adjusting to life after a traumatic brain injury
A traumatic brain injury can impact a person's life in ways never before considered. People may find that the changes to their bodies impact their relationships, their self-confidence and their independence. Even though people may struggle to come to terms with their...
What do you know about personal injury basis?
While out and about in North Carolina, you suffered harm due to no fault of your own. You think another's negligence contributed to your injuries, but could another basis exist for your injuries? American Bar Association explores two alternate bases for personal...
Can helmets prevent skull fractures?
As a motorcyclist, you understand that you often have a higher risk of physical injury than your counterparts in covered vehicles. This is an unfortunate side effect of being in a vehicle with very little protection. To help prevent damages, you likely wear a helmet....
What constitutes a traumatic brain injury?
Serious head injuries can result from falls, car accidents, and assaults. When these injuries are severe, they are traumatic brain injuries (TBI). According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, TBIs result from sudden, violent impacts on the...