Most individuals in North Carolina and across the nation are aware of the possible risks involved with driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, while it might be easy to associate such behavior with alcohol consumption or illegal drug use,...
Year: 2022
You have options if workers’ compensation won’t cover it
Perhaps you’ve been clocking in and out of the same North Carolina job for years. You enjoy your work and, for the most part, get along well with your coworkers and employers. A successful career and pleasant working environment can take a sudden turn for the worst if...
Truck falls into canal during fatal construction accident
It might not be uncommon for many individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere who operate in the construction industry to work with and around heavy-duty machines nearly every day. Similar job duties can carry high levels of risk at times, especially when daily tasks...
Vehicle erupts into flames following fatal car accident
While riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle, a person may have little to no control over the actions or decisions of the driver. Should the driver exhibit dangerous or reckless behavior, the lives of everyone within the vehicle may be placed at risk in the process....
Coping with the workplace fatality of a loved one
If yours is like many North Carolina households, your morning routine might include saying goodbye to family members as you or they head out to work. You might even touch base with a loved one throughout the day, such as during a lunch break. When a daily routine...
Several kids injured after vehicle crashes into playground
It might not be uncommon for children who take part in after school programs to spend some of their time on the school’s playground. While there may be adults nearby to watch over the kids as they play, these individuals can only do so much, and may have little to no...
Addressing workplace hazards during adverse weather conditions
With winter underway, there may be many workers in North Carolina and elsewhere who are gearing up to perform job-related tasks outside in the cold. While the mere thought of such an endeavor could be intimidating enough as is, some might not be fully aware of the...
Head-on collision kills 2, injures 1
Most drivers might not expect to encounter a vehicle traveling in the wrong lane of traffic and as such, may struggle to prepare to handle similar hazards. Even if a person spots a wrong way driver from a distance, it could still be difficult to react in time to steer...
How paying off medical debt can improve your happiness
Financial problems can arise for any number of reasons, and in many cases, the circumstances were unexpected or outside of a person’s control. For instance, if you were in an accident at work and suffered serious injuries, you may now have high medical bills to pay...