There are specific safety hazards that road travelers should consider at different times of the year. The back-to-school season results in a sudden surge in buses on the roads, for example. Oftentimes, people think of the cooler seasons as a relatively dangerous time...
Distracted driving is just as dangerous as fatigued driving and driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs. NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) data shows that 3,142 people died in 2020 from distraction-related vehicle accidents. Fortunately,...
Texting while driving has become one of the most pressing safety concerns on North Carolina roads. Many people drive with phones in their hands and do not stop to consider how their choices might negatively affect others. It is illegal for underage drivers to use a...
Drunk driving is dangerous and can lead to severe injuries and fatalities. In North Carolina, it's illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher. The limit is 0.04 when driving a commercial vehicle. A drunk driver has impaired judgment –...
Traumatic brain injuries can drastically change a person’s life. These can occur in a variety of manners, including car wrecks and on-the-job accidents. The treatment for the injury depends on what happened to the brain. Making sure you fully understand the specifics...
Being pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving must be taken seriously. Police officers can’t pull you over without having a valid reason, so one of the first things you should determine is why they pulled you over. The standard the officers must reach to initiate a...
Some people who get hurt on the job in North Carolina think they should avoid filing a workers' compensation claim at all costs. Often, these workers worry about retaliation from their employer or looking like a bad employee. However, it is actually illegal for a...
Anyone who repairs cars knows the potential dangers of working on them. Whether someone considers themselves a skilled amateur mechanic or makes their living as a mechanic or technician, it’s crucial to ensure that you have the proper protective gear and safety...
Distracted driving technically has far more than three different causes. Drinking a cup of coffee on your morning commute is a source of distraction, as it is talking on your cellphone. There are many different specific illustrations of how distraction happens. But,...
Nurses are one of the most critical parts of the medical field, and they must be able to work in a safe environment. Unfortunately, nurses are often put in dangerous situations due to staffing shortages. Several studies show that nurses who work short-staffed are at...
