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North Carolina Truck Accidents Prompt Concerns Over Safety Regulations

August 15, 2013 Truck accidents are a serious risk on today’s highways, especially in North Carolina. In fact, the North Carolina department of Transportation found almost 9,000 North Carolina Truck Accidents were recorded in 2009 alone. These crashes resulted in 112 fatalities and another 2,567 people being seriously injured. Many citizens feel a large number […]

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Preventing North Carolina Motorcycle Accidents A Top Priority For HensonFuerst

Motorcycle Accident

August 8, 2013 With North Carolina facing a staggeringly high number of motorcycle accidents in recent months, many citizens are calling for improved safety for motorcycle riders. Data from the North Carolina Department of Transportation shows that in 2011, 3,967 individuals were injured as the result of a North Carolina Motorcycle Accident. This was a

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Pool Drain Covers Back in the News

Disease & Injury Prevention, Health and Safety, Personal Injury, Safety

A tragedy was narrowly prevented on Monday when Usher Raymond V, age 5 and son of the singer Usher, nearly drowned in his backyard pool. According to news accounts, the child was playing in the pool when he dove down to the bottom to retrieve an object. His arm got caught in the powerful suction

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Consumer Reports Ranks Safety of North Carolina Hospitals

Medical Malpractice

August 1, 2013 Each year, thousands of North Carolinians are left seriously injured as the result of errors that occurred during a surgery. Many of these cases result in costly North Carolina Medical Malpractice Claims. In an effort to reduce the number of these cases and push hospitals to improve patient safety measures, Consumer Reports

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Study Finds Increase In Drug-Induced Liver Injury Cases

Drug Injury

July 25, 2013 Many citizens take daily doses of medication to alleviate an ailment, but they may not realize taking certain medications can put them at serious risk of suffering a drug injury. In fact, a new study shows the number of people affected by Drug-Induced Liver Injury is higher than ever. The study was released

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New Device for Brain Injury Assessment

Brain Injury, Concussion, Head Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury

As the saying goes, “time lost is brain lost” when it comes to brain injury. The longer it takes to diagnose and treat a brain bleed, the greater the risk of permanent brain damage. That’s why this new device is so exciting. InfraScan Inc. has developed a portable device that uses near-infrared technology to identify

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North Carolina Man Arrested On Charges Of Exploiting A Minor With "Sext" Messages

Personal Injury

July 18, 2013 Data provided by the National Center for Victims of Crime shows that one out of every five girls and one of every 20 boys is the victim of some kind of sexual abuse. More concerning is the fact that 75 percent of adolescents who are the victims of sexual abuse are victimized

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North Carolina Distracted Driving Accidents Decline

Auto Accident

July 11, 2013 In recent years, distracted driving has quickly swelled to one of the leading causes of North Carolina Car Accidents. This prompted legislators to enact several laws aimed at keeping drivers from engaging in distracting behavior on the roads. According to an article from High Point Enterprise, all motorists in North Carolina are

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Fire Hazard from Insect Repellant and Sunscreen Sprays

Burn Injury, Health Advice, Health and Safety, Personal Injury, Safety

Okay, this makes sense, but I never thought of it before, and now my obsessive/compulsive mind won’t be able to let it go. The FDA has just released a warning about using certain sprays near an open flame, such as a burning grill, campfire, bonfire, candle, lighter, or even a cigarette. Many sprays contain flammable

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Health Risks at Nail Salons

Disease & Injury Prevention, Health Advice, Health and Safety

I wanted to post this well before lunch because it is likely to make you lose your appetite. WRAL reporter Monica Laliberte followed a health inspector into nail salons and was grossed out by what she saw. Apparently grossness–and health problems–are nothing new. According to Connie Wilder, chief of enforcement with the North Carolina Board of

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ProLz

North Carolina Truck Accidents Prompt Concerns Over Safety Regulations

Preventing North Carolina Motorcycle Accidents A Top Priority For HensonFuerst

Pool Drain Covers Back in the News

Consumer Reports Ranks Safety of North Carolina Hospitals

Study Finds Increase In Drug-Induced Liver Injury Cases

New Device for Brain Injury Assessment

North Carolina Man Arrested On Charges Of Exploiting A Minor With "Sext" Messages

North Carolina Distracted Driving Accidents Decline

Fire Hazard from Insect Repellant and Sunscreen Sprays

Health Risks at Nail Salons

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