If you work with or around toxic materials or substances, you know you need to protect yourself from toxic exposure. But did you know that your family can also be at risk? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that you can unknowingly carry toxins with you on your clothing, shoes,…
No one denies that walking represents one of the best ways you can keep fit. But it also puts you at risk when you walk along your neighborhood’s sidewalks or cross its streets. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cautions that in 2017 alone, 5,977 pedestrians died nationwide, amounting to one…
All across the nation, people look for ways to stay healthy and be active. Riding a bike, walking and running are common forms of exercise that continue to grow in popularity. Unfortunately, it seems that the choice to engage in these activities meant to improve a person’s health may actually…
In Charlotte and across North Carolina, drivers need to be aware of children on the road. They could be pedestrians, on skateboards, bicycles or scooters. Failing to be vigilant behind the wheel, speeding, driving recklessly, being distracted or driving under the influence can all spark a collision. Children are among…
Imagine a situation in which you’ve suffered an injury as a result of another person’s negligence. Common examples include motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents and slip-and-fall accidents. While you’re focusing most of your time on your recovery, you also need to learn more about your legal rights. The information you…
Truck accidents can be devastating and may result in catastrophic injuries and harm for victims. It is important for truck accident victims to know how to protect themselves when they have been injured in a truck accident. A personal injury claim for damages can provide important protections that injured truck accident victims…
There are different types of medical malpractice but what they all share in common is that the medical care provider was negligent and provided medically negligent care to the victim. When victims have suffered because of medical negligence, it is important for them to be familiar with the medical malpractice legal protections…
Wrongful death legal protections can have tremendous value for families struggling with the loss of their loved one following a fatal accident. Surviving family members of victims of fatal accidents can be left unexpectedly facing difficult personal and financial challenges which a wrongful death claim may be able to help them with.…
Compensation gained from a personal injury lawsuit can help address some common concerns victims and their families may have following an unexpected car accident. Car accident victims may have concerns about their health, finances and the emotional challenges associated with an unexpected car accident. These concerns reflect the categories of personal…
Although a rear-end accident involving another passenger vehicle can cause a significant amount of damage and result in serious injuries, the likelihood of severe harm is significantly increased when the rear-ending vehicle is a semi-truck. Yet, far too often these big rigs fail to safely slow down or stop before…