Thousands of North Carolina residents are involved in car accidents each year, and many of them suffer painful and sometimes debilitating shoulder injuries in relatively minor crashes. The shoulder is a complex joint made up of three bones, four primary muscles and...
More than half of the nursing homes in North Carolina and throughout the country limited patient admissions in 2022 because of staff shortages, and those shortages could get more acute if minimum staffing levels proposed by the Biden administration are implemented....
There are more than 14,000 teen auto accidents each year in North Carolina, and most of the incidents are preventable. Speeding, distracted driving and lane departure are the leading causes behind these teen car accidents. Put your phone on "do not disturb" Even if...
Although North Carolina drivers strive to be as careful as possible, car accidents are still inevitable. If you have been involved in one, you might be left with damages and serious injuries; this gives you the right to file a claim with the at-fault driver’s...
Medical malpractice in North Carolina is defined as a medical error that causes harm or injury to a patient. John Hopkins patient safety experts estimate that more than 250,000 U.S. deaths occur yearly due to medical errors. Medical malpractice lawsuits are often the...
Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, are a concern in North Carolina nursing homes where individuals with limited mobility may spend extended periods in bed or seated. These painful and potentially life-threatening sores can develop when there's prolonged pressure on...
The North Carolina Department of Transportation reported more than 105,000 auto accident injuries in 2020. Any body part can get injured during an auto accident, but head and back injuries are the most common. Although they are less common, femur fractures...
Encountering dogs is normally a mundane experience in North Carolina and around the country. Although many are friendly and under their owners’ control, others might be more on the aggressive side and even bite. These are steps to take after such a situation occurs...
Dogs can make excellent pets. However, there's always a chance you may get bit in North Carolina if you meet one unexpectedly. If this occurs, knowing how to handle the situation is essential. Doing so can help ensure you stay as healthy physically and emotionally....
In North Carolina, law NCGS 130A-196 requires that all animal bites are reported to the local health department, even when an owner is bitten by their own pet. The state defines an animal bite as an incident involving the teeth or claws of an animal known to carry the...
