North Carolina requires that you report any dog bite, even if it was from your own dog, to the local health department. Dog bites also require medical treatment, whether they happen to a human or a pet. Infections may occur when you don't see a doctor or veterinarian....
Month: January 2021
You’ve just been in a car accident – now what?
It's imperative that you correctly file your insurance claim if you've suffered damages from a car accident in North Carolina. This tends to have a significant bearing on how smoothly your claim will go. You can talk to your auto insurance provider if you have any...
Financial abuse signs to look out for in nursing homes
It can be difficult to identify financial abuse of nursing home residents in North Carolina. Often, the signs are subtle and easy to overlook. The good news is that it's possible to identify certain behaviors that can indicate financial abuse of nursing home...
What should you know as a dog bite victim?
While dogs maintain a reputation for being man's best friend, more than 4 million people become victims of dog bites every year in the U.S. While owners rarely want to acknowledge the harm that their beloved pets cause, North Carolina's laws hold pet owners liable for...
How to file a grievance against your doctor
Even the best doctors in North Carolina make harmful mistakes. For instance, your doctor may have prescribed medication and changed their mind later. In the meantime, the medicine may have caused you to experience undesirable side effects or other health...
Teens may encounter several hurdles while driving
Teen drivers are statistically more likely to cause a motor vehicle accident than other age groups. This is partly because they lack the experience needed to make good decisions while traveling on North Carolina roads and highways. However, their lack of emotional...
Steps to protect yourself from medical gaslighting
Healthcare professionals in North Carolina normally work under demanding circumstances. They have to make decisions rapidly. Unfortunately, this pressure combined with people's biases results in the dismissal of patients' concerns and symptoms. Gaslighting is the...
Ways surgery can repair your face after a dog attack
If you're a victim of a dog attack in North Carolina, you may be wondering what your options are for repairing the damage to your face. Luckily, surgery has come a long way in the last few years and there are now many options available to help victims of dog attacks...
Did a medical professional misdiagnose your colon cancer?
Colon cancer affects your digestive system. For both men and women in the U.S., it is the third leading cause of cancer deaths. For North Carolina residents, doctors correctly diagnosing colon cancer early may save their lives. Unfortunately, medical providers often...
How often do dog bites occur in the US?
Dog bites aren't a significant cause of hospitalization in the US. Most dog bites don't require medical attention either because they are mild and cause little to no injury. North Carolina has laws in place to help protect people who are victims of dog attacks that do...