It might take little more than a moment of distraction or a temporary bout with fatigue for a driver to lose control of a vehicle and drift into oncoming lanes. Those who cross paths with a wrong-way driver may find it nearly impossible to react in time to avoid a...
Year: 2022
Reducing crash risks by using caution at intersections
It could prove nearly impossible to drive any distance without crossing through at least one intersection. While these areas may typically have traffic signs and lights in place to help control the flow of traffic, such measures might not always prove fruitful,...
Is your aching back a work injury?
If a North Carolina worker is involved in a motor vehicle collision or other on-the-job accident, the result might be that he or she suffers injuries that are immediately noticeable, such as a broken arm, lacerations or contusions. If you find yourself in such...
Construction accident leads to severe leg injuries
Operating with and around heavy-duty machines is something that many construction workers may feel is simply a part of their jobs. While construction machines may play an integral role in the performance of various tasks Maryland job sites, working with machinery can...
2 killed in accident involving overturned tractor-trailer
It might not always be possible to react to the hazards that arise on the open road, especially those that seem to come out of nowhere. Items that fall off the trailer of a commercial vehicle are an example of a danger that could catch drivers off-guard and road...
Does your work cause you chronic pain?
If you’ve been employed at the same company or within the same North Carolina industry for several years or more, you might perform the same tasks over and over again, every day. This may be especially true if you work in a factory, a warehouse, on a train or in an...
Reducing accident risks during one’s daily commute
The daily commute to and from work may leave many individuals facing a need to navigate through dense traffic patterns, especially during rush hour traffic. While dealing with traffic congestion can be stressful enough as is, this might not be the only concern...
Reducing the risks of machine-related construction accidents
Many construction workers might feel that working with and around vehicles and machines is simply part of the job. While construction machines may play an integral role in various aspects of operation, there may also be certain safety risks associated with working...
Crash involving impaired driver kills 3, injures 4
It may come as no surprise that driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be dangerous under any circumstance. Impairment can affect one’s ability to safely operate a vehicle in numerous ways, and those who cross paths with such negligence might not...
Did your employer fail to report an injury?
If you’re involved in a North Carolina workplace accident that results in injury, there are several steps you should take, one of which is to report the incident to your employer. This, of course, should occur immediately. However, if, for some reason, there is a...