Sports-related accidents are one of the leading causes of brain injuries among young Americans today. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that each year, more than 173,000 children and teens under age 18 are treated in emergency rooms for a concussion or traumatic brain injury that was sustained while playing sports. Now, researchers […]
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With more and more research surfacing showing the devastating results sports-related brain injuries can have, teams, coaches, and sports officials are beginning to take a closer look at how they can better protect individuals on the field of play. Unfortunately, it came too late for one athlete who died as a result of complications with
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The weather is beginning to cool down and the leaves are changing color. This combination can make for a spectacular bike ride along North Carolina’s roadways. Cyclists be warned though—a leisurely ride in our state can quickly become a deadly affair. One new study shows North Carolina bicycle accident rates have led to the state
Distracted Driving in North Carolina It can happen in the blink of an eye. You look away from the road for a split second while driving and you crash. Accidents like this are all too common in North Carolina. In fact, estimates from the state’s Department of Transportation show approximately one-quarter of all North Carolina
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Vehicle Safety Features: The Pros and Cons Technological advancements in the field of motor vehicle safety and design have reduced the total number of injuries and fatalities that occur as a result of collisions; however, sometimes it’s these advanced safety features that put motorists at the greatest risk of harm. Defective Airbags In the case
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Clean water is one of the essential elements of life. Without it, nothing can grow or survive. So pollution of our water sources is of great concern, especially in our state where there are several North Carolina contaminated water disputes currently being heard in our court system. Dan River Coal Ash Spill Duke Energy has
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Each day, doctors and medical staff perform surgery on patients. In rare cases though, mistakes are made during these procedures that can lead to a patient being seriously harmed. One of the most common mistakes reported is when a surgeon leaves a tool or item inside the body of a patient. Estimates from the National
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The further technology advances in the field of traumatic brain injury (TBI) testing, the more we realize how prevalent these injuries are. New reports from the National Football League stated as much as 28 percent of their former players who suffer repeat TBIs will develop a debilitating brain disorder. Furthermore, an increasing number of soldiers
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Fall is in the air, and in North Carolina that means many students are returning to school. A growing number of these students are choosing bicycles as a means of transportation, but it’s important for cyclists to keep several safety tips in mind to avoid being involved in a North Carolina bicycle accident. Wearing a
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Nursing home abuse and neglect in North Carolina comes in many forms. In fact, there were approximately 20,000 complaints of elderly and disabled patients in the state suffering harm while under a physician’s care during 2011. Those claims ranged from medication errors to assaults on patients. Two recent cases bring into perspective just how common
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