If you are pregnant, you undoubtedly are looking forward to welcoming a healthy baby into your family. Still, serious birth injuries are not exactly rare in the U.S., with some contributed to the nearly 21,000 infant deaths in 2019 alone. While a few birth injuries...
Month: April 2021
Pedestrian accident increase coincided with health crisis
The health crisis has led to many changes in North Carolina and across the United States. Among the problems that accompany such an unexpected series of challenges has been the rising danger on the road. Drivers have been taking advantage of less traffic to behave in...
Motorcycle safety reminders for riders in North Carolina
As it gets closer to summer, there will be more motorcycle riders on the road. According to the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, motorcycles make up approximately two percent of all registered vehicles in the state but account for ten percent of all...
North Carolina nursing home resident rights
It can be difficult for families when a loved one can no longer be cared for at home and needs nursing home services. In North Carolina, nursing home residents have rights that families should be aware of. Residents must be treated with respect and dignity, which...
Dog bite liability in North Carolina
Dogs can be great companions, but they can also be dangerous property when they are untrained and motivated to harm humans or other animals. When a North Carolina dog bites and seriously injures another person, the dog’s owner can face serious legal consequences for...
Surgeon burnout poses a risk to unsuspecting patients
We all expect the medical professionals who treat us to be knowledgeable and attentive when providing care. Anything less can lead to devastating consequences for unsuspecting patients. Yet, all too often these patients are left in the hands of dangerous doctors and...
How distractions contribute to catastrophic car accident injuries
It seems as if every day, you hear about car accidents causing significant harm or death to unsuspecting people in the Greensboro area. Despite knowing how dangerous it is to drive with distractions, many motorists give in to the temptation. Not all drivers travel...
The signs of nursing home malnutrition
Nursing homes are tasked with a big responsibility: caring for our elderly loved ones. While there’s certainly a lot involved with adequately caring for an aging individual, nursing homes should be abiding by state and federal regulations to ensure that their...
North Carolina fatal auto accidents at highest level in 13 years
The ongoing health crisis has sparked fundamental changes in the way people live and work in North Carolina and across the United States. Fewer vehicles have been on the road due to remote learning, people working from home, business closures and other safety...
Brain injuries can leave a victim permanently disabled
A brain injury is one of the most serious types of injuries a person can suffer. Even what doctors may describe as a mild brain injury can cause some significant symptoms, including emotional problems, loss of memory and concentration and dizziness or other physical...