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The link between medical malpractice and emotional trauma

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Dealing with medical conditions and procedures can create a lot of emotional stress. As a patient, you may be worried about your future health as well as the surgery that you will have to undertake. In addition to this preliminary stress, unsuccessful procuedures or unexpected medical issues can become too…

The costliest types of work-related accidents

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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There are many ways workers in Charlotte can get hurt while on the job. However, statistics show that there are some common causes of workplace injury accidents. While an insurance carrier compiled these statistics, the information comes from a variety of sources, including the federal government and a think tank. According to…

Dog bites can lead to personal injury lawsuits

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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National Dog Bite Prevention Week takes place this April. It is a time in which several organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association, remind residents of Charlotte and other North Carolina communities of the important responsibility that pet owners and others have to keep people, especially children, safe around household…

Misdiagnoses lead to medical malpractice claims

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Charlotte, North Carolina, residents put a lot of trust in their doctors whenever they visit their offices. Basically, they expect that the doctor will be able to explain why they are feeling the way they are and then help them get better. This is precisely why people go to doctors…

Those suffering mental health issues may get disability

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Thankfully, the American Social Security system recognizes that, like physical injuries and ailments, mental illnesses can leave a person unable to work. As in the case with other types of illness, many North Carolina residents who suffer from a mental illness may be eligible for, and need, the financial stability that…

3 tips to help you handle an insurance adjuster after a car wreck

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Dealing with the effects of a car accident can be time-consuming and stressful — at the very least, assuming you were only minimally hurt. You will have to get your car fixed, receive medical treatment for your injuries and probably miss at least a few days of work. Additionally, you…

After a truck accident, it is common to feel overwhelmed

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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After surviving a truck accident, you might find it difficult to know how to start your recovery. Accidents that involve large commercial trucks often leave victims with serious injuries and no vehicle. The medical bills will start piling up soon, and you may not be able to work to bring…

Considering disability? Watch what you post on social media

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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If the President and the Social Security Administration have their way, the Administration will start to review the social media posts of applicants and recipients of disability benefits on a broader basis. The two parties are purportedly working on a proposal that would make such monitoring more common than it…

Driver blames fatal accident on his sun visors

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Sun visors are pretty standard equipment in vehicles these days. Most people probably see them as a safety feature on cars, as the visors can keep sun out of a driver’s eyes so that she can see the road ahead of her. It is interesting then that a driver who…

Common causes of back injuries

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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One of the most vulnerable parts of a person’s body is their back. The back is the home of the spinal cord, arguably the most important network of nerves in the body. It also has a large number of muscles, ligaments and bones, all of which can cause a great…