How intoxicated you are after drinking has to do with much more than just how many drinks you’ve had. You need to consider what type of alcohol you’re drinking, how much you weigh, how much you ate, how far you are above sea level, what gender you are and a whole host...
The death of a woman hit by a car at Fayetteville’s Bragg Boulevard earlier this month highlights the dangers vehicles pose to pedestrians. While pedestrians always face a lot of dangers from errant drivers, these risks are never greater than during the winter months....
If you slip at work at break your leg, the pain you feel is acute and directly related to your accident and injury. It should not be difficult to draw workers’ compensation benefits based on the circumstances of your injury. But suppose you work in a warehouse...
Those suffering catastrophic injuries caused by another party have a long road to travel when recovering. The last thing these victims want to face during their recovery is a trip through the justice system. Unfortunately, a successful personal injury claim is often...
North Carolina isn't known for having horrible winters. The state doesn't usually get that much snow. Fayetteville only averages about two inches of snowfall each year, which means drivers have little practice with slick winter roads. Still, whether those two inches...
Dogs are wonderful friends. They make us feel happy and provide excellent companionship. Unfortunately, not all dogs are safe to be around, and some even go so far as to bite unsuspecting people. As you may imagine, dog bite injuries can range from minor lacerations...
When you’re hurt on the job and you can’t work, the last thing you need is a pile of medical bills. Workers’ compensation is designed to step in after on-the-job injuries and provide money for the medical care you need and for the time you have to take away from work....
Car accidents happen for all sorts of reasons, from the weather to reckless driving. However, looking at the data behind those crashes often exposes trends or at least common reasons why they keep happening. Why can’t we, as a society, put an end to these risks?...
You were seriously injured on the job, and it looks like you won’t be able to return to work anytime soon -- if ever. Should you file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits now, or should you wait until your workers’ compensation claim is settled? There’s no...
Speeding or driving at speeds higher than the posted limit is arguably the single most common law violation in the country. Many people speed at some point every day with little concern about doing so. Some people are so accustomed to exceeding the speed limit that...
