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...
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...
If you are the victim of a vehicle crash, you may sustain injuries that are not apparent at the time of the accident. With prompt medical attention, treatment for any underlying injuries can begin and the medical report will be important for the purpose of insurance...
Older adults deserve quality care as they enter life's final chapter. Unfortunately, not every nursing home adheres to their duty of care, leaving some residents abused and neglected at the hands of staff. Bedsores may be a significant indicator of neglect. Bedsores,...
If your loved one resides in a North Carolina nursing home, you may notice some changes to their behavior over time. Maybe they have become more withdrawn or quiet. Bruises may have also appeared on their skin that you cannot account for. Are they being abused by...
Driving a commercial truck requires utmost patience, and the driver must possess the necessary skills required to maneuver the truck. Unfortunately, despite all the measures put in place, accidents involving trucks remain common on U.S. roads. According to the U.S....
With the prevalence of cell phones and handheld devices, distracted driving remains a huge problem across the United States. In 2017, 3,166 people died in car accidents related to distracted driving according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration....
Wondering what the biggest threat is when you're out on your motorcycle? Maybe you're worried about drunk drivers if you ride at night, or texting teens and young adults. Perhaps your concern is that people in large vehicles like semi-trucks won't see your motorcycle...
Heroes are often ordinary people who do extraordinary things for good reasons. Those people may be firefighters, emergency medical technicians or even tow truck drivers who take the time to rescue someone who is stuck in their car. The North Carolina tow truck...
Summer is a season which many commuters either love or hate depending on their routes. While some may get to work faster since there aren’t as many buses or parents driving their kids to school, there’s a whole slew of newer obstacles to deal with. As the temperatures...
