On an early spring day not too many years ago, a friend was playing outfield in a corporate softball game. The ball was hit, and my friend scrambled backwards to snag it. He caught the ball, but lost his footing and fell backwards, hitting his head against the hard-packed earth. When he came to after […]
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In an effort to curb distracted driving and make roads safe for everyone, the U.S. Department of Transportation today made it clear that texting while driving is illegal for drivers of commercial vehicles, including large trucks and buses. Violators could face both civil and criminal penalties of up to $2,750.00. The announcement cited Virginia Tech
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Making the decision to find a care facility for a loved one is difficult and emotionally charged. We would like to think that all nursing homes are clean, caring, and compassionate places. Many are not. There are many tools you can use to try to find a good fit for your family member. While we
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Some popular brands of salami and other packaged Italian meats have been recalled due to risk of salmonella contamination. The FDA categorizes this as a Class I Recall… Health Risk = High. The recall is in effect in 8 states, including North Carolina. At least 184 people have been sickened from these products, and 35
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Fast food chains often lure families with the indoor playground equipment that is available for kids. Parents should keep in mind the normal precautions to prevent children from falling and suffering head injuries, but in addition should pay special attention to restaurant areas. These businesses are required to oversee and maintain inspections and ensure that
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Congressman Henry “Hank” Johnson is set to introduce the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 this week. Please call your Member of Congress TODAY and ask them to be an original cosponsor of the bill. The Arbitration Fairness Act would prohibit the enforcement of binding mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer, employment, and franchisee contracts. Click to
January 30, 2009 RALEIGH — The Governor’s Highway Safety Program announced today that it is joining efforts with state and local law enforcement officers to remind motorists to act responsibly by designating a sober driver if they plan on consuming alcohol this Super Bowl weekend. “We are working overtime this year to remind fans to
January 8, 2009 A North Carolina car accident involving three vehicles left four people with various injuries, according to Eastern North Carolina Today. A car and a pickup truck were traveling down the road when they were struck by another pickup truck, driven by a teenager. The driver of the car and the three occupants
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April 10, 2008 The News Observer reported that the drunk driver who caused a fatal North Carolina auto accident on April 1, has been charged. The Raleigh auto accident occurred when the driver, who had been drinking, crossed the center line in her car, hitting the other vehicle head-on and killing the driver and passenger.
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December 14, 2007 A school bus driver is still in critical condition after being injured, along with six elementary school students, in a Monday morning Greensboro auto accident, according to the Greensboro News-Record. The 22-year-old North Carolina car accident victim was driving the bus when it ran off the road, hit a mailbox, then crossed
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