Sideswipe Accidents: What You Need to Know Vehicle accidents occur in a number of ways. One of the most common types of car accidents happens when one vehicle sideswipes another. A sideswipe accident can be serious, especially when vehicles are traveling fast. In addition to vehicle damage, you may also…
What to Do After a Dog Bite Injury Dogs are the most popular pet in the United States. It is estimated that there are more than 69 million households in the U.S. that own at least one dog. While dogs are billed as our “best friends,” they are still animals…
What You Need to Know About Truck Accidents in North Carolina Commercial trucks are abundant on our roads in North Carolina and across the country. More than 38 million trucks are registered for business use in the United States, and another 4 million Class 8 trucks, including tractors and straight trucks. Large…
What Should I Do if I Was Hurt in a Rideshare Accident? Rideshare services make our lives easier. It is faster and stress-free to get from one place to another when we use car services. Over the last 10 years, rideshare services have become available in all the major cities…
Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied? In North Carolina, as elsewhere, when an employee gets hurt while on the job, they are entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim. An employee may file a claim to obtain benefits if they suffer an on-the-job injury. The North Carolina Industrial Commission…
Is the Owner Responsible for a Dog Bite Injury? Dogs are a part of many households. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), more than 38% of U.S. households own family dogs. Our dogs are often part of our families, but sometimes, a dog can bite someone and cause…
What Causes Construction Accidents? Construction is an important industry, and it employs more than 11 million workers in the United States. Although we need construction for growth and improvement, it can be considered one of the most dangerous jobs. Accidents can be more common in the construction industry than in…
Semi-Truck Crashes Can Cause Serious Injuries Semi-trucks are also called big rigs and 18-wheelers. These are large commercial vehicles that carry goods across our state and country. There are many semi-trucks on our roadways. As drivers, we share our highways with these large, heavy vehicles. Unfortunately, they sometimes cause accidents.…
North Carolina Car Accident Statistics Car accidents happen quite often. When you are involved in a car crash, it can be a scary and traumatic experience. If the accident is serious, you could suffer severe or life-threatening injuries. There are many cars on our roadways. Most families have at least…
What to Do After a Car Accident in North Carolina There are more than 3 million registered vehicles in North Carolina. With so many vehicles on the roadways, accidents are common occurrences. Most of the time, accidents are minor and do not result in serious injuries to the drivers or…