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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…

Can I work while receiving Social Security Disability?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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As this blog has discussed on previous occasions, the point of Social Security disability is to provide income to Charlotte, North Carolina, residents, along with workers in the rest of the country, when they are disabled and not able to earn an income. The good news is that this does…

One killed, 3 injured in head-on collision

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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A tragic head on car accident in Concord, North Carolina, a growing suburb north and east of Charlotte, left a mother dead and a pastor and his wife seriously injured. The mother’s son, 10, also got hurt in the accident but is expected to recover. Police who were investigating the accident, which…

Nationwide traffic deaths drop slightly in 2018

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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According to the estimate of the National Safety Council, an organization which advocates for public safety, the number of traffic deaths on the nation’s roads dropped ever so slightly when comparing 2018 to the previous year, 2017. Specifically, the past year saw a drop of just over 230 fatalities due to personal…

You deserve compensation after a car crash injures your brain

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Motor vehicles are important tools for daily life in modern society. Most cities don’t have adequate infrastructure to allow for reliable transportation without a personal vehicle. Unfortunately, the convenience that motor vehicles offers is offset by the risk that they create. People can wind up in crashes due to mistakes…

Overview of premises liability claims

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Charlotte area residents who go shopping, visit an attraction or recreational area or even go to a person’s private land have every right to expect that they will be safe when they do so. Unfortunately, this expectation is not always met, and North Carolina residents can and do get hurt,…

Deadly jobs list includes usual suspects, some surprises

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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A recent list of this country’s deadliest lines of work includes some occupations that people in Charlotte, North Carolina, probably have for a long time recognized were dangerous. However, the list also includes some professions that people might not think of as particularly dangerous jobs, or, even if they do,…

3 disease conditions that result from asbestos exposure

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Doctors and scientists agree that there is no safe level of exposure to asbestos. Even if it’s a small quantity of the substance that you happen to inhale at work one day, it could result in your suffering from lung cancer, mesothelioma or asbestosis. Symptoms of asbestos-related diseases Here are…

Statistics dispel some disability myths

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Some recent statistics about who is getting Social Security Disability payments sheds some light on exactly whom this program is serving most often. The statistics may also help dispel an unfortunate misconception that people only pursue SSD benefits when they do not want to work. The reality is that most…