Each year, the state Department of Transportation (DOT) compiles a list of the most hazardous sections, intersections and bicycle-pedestrian intersections across the state’s highways and byways. The list takes into account a number of factors, chief among them the frequency of accidents and the injuries sustained, using data compiled over a five-year period. For the […]
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December 12, 2013 Manufacturers of products have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the items they put on the market for consumers to purchase. The North Carolina Defective Product Attorneys with HensonFuerst Injury Lawyers explain any failure to do so, which results in an injury or death, could result in the company facing civil
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December 5, 2013 With the holiday season in full swing, most families are planning to cook large meals that will yield plenty of leftovers. What many fail to recognize though, is that this food can be a haven for bacteria and other germs that can cause illness. In fact, the North Carolina Foodborne Illness Lawyers
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November 21, 2013 Motorcyclists in North Carolina face a serious risk of injury or death every time they take to the road. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported a steady increase in the number of motorcycle fatalities the state has seen over the last several years, with 62 more deaths being
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November 14, 2013 Doctors licensed in the state of North Carolina have a responsibility to their patients to ensure the medications they receive are safe and are given in the correct dosages. The North Carolina Medical Malpractice Lawyers with HensonFuerst say any failure to do so often results in the doctor being reprimanded by the
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November 7, 2013 Data from the National Center on Elder Abuse shows that roughly one-third of all nursing home residents over the age of 65 are the victims of abuse or neglect by medical staff each year. The North Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers with HensonFuerst point out that the number could be much higher,
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October 31, 2013 With the fall football season in full swing, many organizations are working to raise awareness about the dangers of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that players face on the field. The effort comes for good reason also, considering the North Carolina Brain Injury Lawyers with HensonFuerst point out that a TBI occurs every
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October 24, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of the medical devices that are released to the market. The agency is also charged with the task of issuing recalls and warnings regarding any faulty products that are discovered. The North Carolina Defective Product Lawyers with HensonFuerst point
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October 17, 2013 While chemicals used to manufacture products we use everyday have made certain industrial advancements possible, they could also be putting the health of consumers at risk. The North Carolina Toxic Exposure Lawyers with HensonFuerst explain this point was underscored by a recent study, which found a connection between a certain chemical in
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October 10, 2013 One of the leading causes of accidental death in North Carolina is collisions involving motor vehicles. Data from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles shows that in 2011 alone, a total of 1,208 lives were lost as the result of car accidents. The North Carolina Car Accident Lawyers
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