A fall in a North Carolina nursing home can have permanently devastating effects on a resident. According to the National Council on Aging, falls cause more injuries and fatalities in people over the age of 65 than any other type of accident. Despite the seeming...
North Carolina residents like you expect to get to your destinations safely when you hit the road. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Sometimes, the dangerous driving behaviors of others can negatively impact you. Today, we will take a look at the dangers of...
North Carolina residents who are the victim of dog bite attacks may be looking at a painful and potentially lengthy recovery process. Not only can the attack change you physically, but the trauma that you suffer from in the aftermath can stick with you for some time,...
When a medical professional injures you instead of abiding by the Hippocratic Oath, you may want to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in North Carolina. These suits have limitations and time limits to file. The state has several laws governing medical malpractice....
Making frequent visits to relatives and loved ones who are staying at a North Carolina nursing home may help to uncover signs of possible neglect or abuse. When a visitor first suspects that staff is failing in its duties to care for a resident, he or she may consider...
A horrifying crime that takes place across North Carolina and the entire country: elder abuse. As many of our loved ones age, there may come a point where they can no longer live independently and must move into an assisted care or nursing home situation. The majority...
The average resident of North Carolina drives a car every day. If this describes you, the unfortunate reality is that it is highly likely that at some point you will be involved in an auto accident. There are certain things that you need to do if you end up in a car...
Did you know that you cannot sue the U.S. military for medical malpractice if you are an active duty service member? That may seem crazy, but it is 100% true. According to CBS News, that is thanks to something called the Feres Doctrine. The history of the doctrine...
One of the worst medical mistakes a medical provider can make is a misdiagnosis. Not catching a disease or condition early could lead to serious repercussions for you as the patient in North Carolina. Giving you the wrong diagnosis is equally as damaging. Yet, the...
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....
