August 29, 2013 Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are one of the most common risks young athletes face on the field today. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that each year, emergency departments in the United States treat more than 173,000 sports-related TBIs and concussions. The North Carolina Brain Injury Lawyers with HensonFuerst […]
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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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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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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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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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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May 30, 2013 A total of 88 people have reported developing a Salmonella infection after eating at a Fayetteville, North Carolina, hotel in early May 2013. The Foodborne Illness has left five of those victims requiring hospitalization. An article released by WRAL News explains that the cases of contamination first started coming to light last
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May 23, 2013 When most people think of a burn injury, the first thing that comes to mind is exposure to a fire. What many people don’t realize though, is that using certain products, like tanning beds, present a significant risk of such injuries by emitting dangerous ultraviolet (UV) light onto the skin. One woman
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March 7, 2013 A North Carolina Truck Accident Monday was responsible for seriously injuring five people. The Gaston Gazette released an article stating the incident happened at 2:30 p.m., on U.S. 321 South in the town of Dallas. A spokesman for the North Carolina Highway Patrol, Sgt. D. Litaker, explained a loaded tractor-trailer was driving along the highway
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February 28, 2013 The North Carolina’s Auditor Office has released a report saying the state agency that oversees North Carolina Workers’ Compensation claims hasn’t done enough to ensure employers purchase coverage to cover expenses in case of an accident. Insurance Journal explained how an investigation into businesses in North Carolina’s compliance with workers’ compensation coverage laws discovered there
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