Category: Articles
Having a child injured is a traumatic event in and of itself, but when the injury occurs at a place other than the child’s home the difficulty of answering questions regarding who is responsible for the costs associated with the injury compounds the stress of the situation. North Carolina laws allow parents or guardians to…Read More
One out of four roadway deaths in America is caused by side-impact car crashes, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Yet, the federal government does not require side airbags to protect passengers in the event of a broadside, or t-bone, collision. Unlike the front or rear of the car, a vehicle’s sides…Read More
Catastrophic. Armageddon. War zone. That is how many people, including North Carolina state troopers, describe accident scenes involving 18-wheeler semi-trucks. With the weight and speed of a tractor-trailer on highways and interstates, it can decimate anything in its path. That is why current legislation in Washington, D.C. is causing controversy. Before the House and Senate…Read More
Benching professional athletes for concussions has become top news in the media recently. In the past, taking a hit on the head or being knocked out was just part of the game. However, when athletes began to show signs of dementia, it became increasingly apparent that repetitive blows to the brain may be causing permanent…Read More
When little ones suffer head injuries, it can be a traumatic event for both children and parents. Frantic parents want their children to see a doctor right away, and physicians (who largely practice defensive medicine) may seek CT scans to eliminate the possibility of any severe injuries. However, a recent study published in Pediatrics magazine…Read More