Since the "new normal" began in early 202, many people have had to stay off the roads and in their homes. The N.C. Department of Transportation reported that people drove approximately 24 billion fewer miles in North Carolina in 2020 than they did the year before....
Month: March 2021
What are the costs of living with a spinal cord injury?
Perhaps one of the most devastating injuries a person in Raleigh can suffer in a car accident is a spinal cord injury. In fact, the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reports that each year 12,500 individuals survive spinal cord injuries, and 38% of these...
Healthcare work may be hazardous
Healthcare workers engage in a profession that presents unique and serious hazards. There are many occupational risks associated with healthcare that may qualify these workers for workers’ compensation. Healthcare and hazards Healthcare involves providing health...
Motorcyclist killed in Triangle Expressway crash
A motorcyclist died in a crash on Sunday night on the Triangle Expressway, according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The wreck was reported at approximately 9:15 p.m. and it closed all northbound lanes a mile south of exit 2. The motorcycle accident occurred...
Congress considers strategies to reduce auto accidents
Anyone in North Carolina who takes to the road will understand the litany of dangers that can come up without warning. Regardless of the type of vehicle a person drives, there is inherent risk. Often, that is due to other drivers. Trucks are large and intimidating...
How serious are repetitive stress injuries?
Repetitive stress injuries should not be taken lightly and can result in significant pain for sufferers which can also impact and limit their ability to work. Injured workers should be familiar with what repetitive stress injuries are and what they can do if they are...