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Rate of distracted driving increases at accident scenes
According to a recent study, the frequency of distracted driving behavior, including texting and driving and the like, skyrockets when motorists are passing through the scene of an accident or another roadside emergency where first responders, like police officers and firefighters, are present. Specifically, the study by the National Safety Council concluded…
Can I still get disability with a drinking or drug problem?
Although people may not like to talk about it, many Charlotte residents suffer with alcoholism or some form of drug addiction. Oftentimes, they are still able to go to work and live productive lives despite their struggles. However, such behavior does have a tendency to take its toll on the…
Why do ladder falls happen to construction workers?
For construction workers in particular, ladder falls pose a serious daily threat. Ladders see extensive use in potentially chaotic settings, and falls can prove incredibly dangerous, even from the shortest ladders. It’s not just a fall off of a 30-foot ladder that workers have to worry about. Falling from a…
What if I got hurt after I mishandled some equipment?
As any Charlotte worker knows, people often make mistakes while on the job. Errors at work are almost inevitable, even when the culture of the workplace is solid and the workers themselves honest and diligent. Unfortunately, there are some mistakes, however innocent, that can have disastrous results. For instance, someone…
Drivers should remember to watch for motorcycles
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a time in which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourages motorists both in North Carolina and across the country to take the necessary steps to avoid collisions with motorcycles. As many people have probably noticed, more and more motorcycles are appearing on Charlotte’s…
Prom night a dangerous time for North Carolina teens
Now that May has arrived, many high school students in the Charlotte area will celebrate the end of their school year by attending their school’s prom. Likewise, this is the season for graduation parties and other celebrations that young people love. Unfortunately, many teens choose to drink alcohol or use…
Soft-tissue injuries can halt your lifestyle completely
After a car accident, you may feel a sense of relief if you quickly assess yourself and do not feel any serious pain or obvious injuries. Hopefully, you truly escaped the accident without suffering any harm, but it is possible that you suffered injuries that you cannot feel — at…
Social Security fund for the disabled given new lease on life
According to those in charge, the trust fund that helps cover Social Security disability payments to injured and ill North Carolina workers has experienced a new lease on its life. Experts now say that the fund will run out of money by 2052. Last year, they predicted the fund would be depleted…
Worker killed in construction site accident
Accidents can happen at any type of workplace, but the hazards at construction sites are especially dangerous. At a busy work site where heavy equipment and materials are moving around, any accident can easily turn deadly. A person described as a self-employed truck driver died in what police described as…
Social Security Disability and long-term disability benefits
When you suffer an injury and become disabled, you may want to look into obtaining Social Security Disability benefits. SSD benefits bring in a monthly income, allowing you to provide for yourself despite being unable to work. In addition to SSD, you may qualify for Supplemental Security Income, which pays…
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