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What are the Most Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries?
Motorcycle safety is of the utmost importance. Riders have limited protection. According to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), 2,972 motorcyclists were injured, and 202 were killed in accidents in the state in 2021 alone. In this article, our North Carolina motorcycle accident lawyers provide an overview of the most common injuries, explain…
Read MoreTruck Driver Inexperience Poses a Safety Risk
Tractor-trailer accidents remain a serious safety risk in our region. The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles found that there were nearly 10,000 commercial truck accidents reported statewide in 2020 alone. As a consequence of their immense size, tractor-trailer accidents are far more likely to result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Safe operation of a…
Read MoreSuffered a Whiplash Injury in a Car Crash? Know Your Rights.
Even if you are a safe, attentive driver, there is always a risk that you could be involved in a serious collision. The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) reports that 105,382 were hurt in automobile accidents in the state in 2020 alone. Whiplash is one of the most common types of car accident…
Read MoreHow to Deal With an Insurance Company After a Car Accident in North Carolina
Every day we face a variety of perils, whether we think about them or not. Getting into the car to drive is one of them. This is because automobile crashes are one of the leading safety risks for all people in the United States. In North Carolina, for example, there are thousands of car accidents…
Read MoreWhat Is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)? Brain Injury Severity, Symptoms, and Your Legal Rights
Unfortunately, brain injuries are common. According to data from Brainline, approximately 2.8 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) nationwide each year. Victims of brain injuries can suffer mild, moderate, or severe damage. There are many ways that doctors can assess a patient believed to have suffered a brain injury. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GSC)…
Read MoreWhat is the Average Settlement for a Slip and Fall?
Slips, trips, and falls remain among the leading causes of significant injuries. The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) emphasizes that more than one million people are rushed to emergency medical centers each year with slip and fall accident injuries. If you were hurt in a slip and fall, it is crucial that you have access…
Read MoreDebunking Seven Myths About Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina
Accidents happen. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reports that Americans make nearly 30 million injury-related emergency room visits each year. Suppose you were hurt because of another party’s careless, reckless, or otherwise improper conduct. In that case, you may have the right to pursue financial compensation for damages through a personal injury…
Read MoreHow Improperly Loaded Trailers Contribute to Truck Accidents in North Carolina
Commercial truck accidents happen every day in our state. The aftermath of these collisions can be catastrophic and deadly. According to data from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), there were more than 10,000 semi-truck crashes reported in the state in the most recent year with comprehensive data. While large truck collisions happen for…
Read MoreHow a Letter of Spoliation Can Help Preserve Evidence in a Personal Injury Claim
Accidents happen. The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that 55 million people—1 in 6 Americans—sought professional medical attention for injuries in 2020 alone. Accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, however, a great majority arise out of careless actions. If your accident was caused by the negligence of another party, you have the right…
Read MoreWhat is a Demand Letter in a Personal Injury Case?
Accidents happen. According to data from the National Center for Health Statistics, Americans make a collective 35 million injury-related visits to emergency rooms each year. After a major accident, a person needs financial support to pay their medical bills and provide for their family. If you were injured due to another party’s negligence, you can…
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