Year: 2014
Each year, North Carolina sees an average of 20 bicyclists die. For every six deaths, one is a child younger than 16 years old. Our emergency rooms see young riders for bicycle accident injuries at a rate higher than for any other sport. Even though North Carolina law only requires children younger than age 16…Read More
The freedom of the open road and the feeling of sun and wind are some of the many attractions that motivate bikers to tirelessly work toward the removal of motorcycle helmet laws. However, in May 2013, the North Carolina General Assembly rejected a proposal that would replace the state’s universal helmet laws with ones that…Read More
A recent near-drowning at a North Carolina waterpark serves as a reminder of the issue of swimming pool injuries. Recent Near-Drowning Highlights Safety Concerns Surrounding Swimming Pools As WNCT 9 News recently reported, a young man on a field trip was nearly drowned in a lap pool at a Kinston waterpark. While the boy’s family…Read More
North Carolina residents should take special care to travel safely during National Bicycle Month. As the summer months are approaching and the weather in Charlotte has warmed, many people are now choosing to get around town on bicycles. In fact, bicycling is so popular this time of year that May has been designated as National…Read More
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the nation’s roads have become more deadly in recent years. The agency recently announced that fatal truck accidents have increased by 3.7 percent nationwide during 2012 (the most recent year with data available). Although this percentage alone does not seem like much, it marks the third…Read More