An accident can cause a brain injury without leaving a visible wound. After a traffic collision or fall, changes in thinking, mood or balance may signal hidden harm. If your head hit a window, pavement or another object, knowing what to watch for can protect your...
Have you ever sat at a red light on your motorcycle, waiting for it to change, only to realize the signal seems to have no idea you are there? This frustrating scenario happens more often than you might think. Fortunately, North Carolina has a law that addresses this...
You have probably passed a "soft shoulder" warning sign on a road without giving it much thought. That small sign points to a real hazard. North Carolina roads carry this risk more often than you might realize. Understanding what a soft shoulder is and how to handle...
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that people suffer as a result of car accidents, especially rear-end collisions. It occurs when the head is suddenly and forcefully thrown backward and then forward, mimicking the motion of a cracking whip. This rapid motion...
Accidents happen when you least expect them, and the aftermath can be overwhelming. Whether it’s a car crash, slip and fall, workplace injury or any other personal injury scenario, the road to recovery can be long and uncertain. Aside from the visible and...
A lot of riders enjoy the freedom and open space of North Carolina’s roads. But with that freedom comes responsibility. Whether you’re riding through traffic or heading into the countryside, your safety depends on well-informed choices. Knowing the helmet laws,...
Car accidents often result in devastating physical injuries and property damage, but many crashes also cause tremendous emotional challenges for victims and their families. Experiencing or witnessing a sudden event like a car accident can increase the risk of...
If you have a parent or loved one in a nursing home, you want to feel that the facility is treating them with the care and dignity they deserve. Unfortunately, isolation in nursing homes is a silent epidemic that often goes unnoticed. With this in mind, there are...
Driving in North Carolina is a challenge that demands more than just knowledge of the roads. It requires a sharp mind and an understanding of one’s own driving behaviors. Every driver brings a unique set of cognitive biases to the steering wheel, which can...
North Carolina enjoys relatively frequent rainfall, especially in spring. North Carolina receives more rain than the average in the United States, and some parts of the state see far more rain than others. Precipitation keeps vegetation lush and contributes to a...
