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...
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Can you spot a drunk driver?
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 –...
What should you know about traumatic brain injuries?
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...
When can you be stopped on suspicion of drunk driving?
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...
2 ways workers’ compensation claims protect your job
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...
Auto repair requires a constant focus on safety
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...
3 types of distracted driving
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,...
Staffing shortages mean an increased risk of injury among nurses
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...
Fatigued driving is caused by more than a lack of sleep
One of the more common thoughts about the holiday season is that people are always on the go. The increase in festivities and the desire to shop for gifts mean that people spend more time away from home than usual. Driver fatigue is a risk throughout the year, but it...
Could using a GPS device lead to a traffic citation?
Many adults remember a time before global positioning system (GPS) devices made navigation simple. There was a time when people either needed to know the route or how to read a map to reach a destination. There was also a time when people could print out step-by-step...