Before October, 2016 the law in NC required that a vehicle passing a bicyclist must allow only two feet of clearance. The law was changed so that now a vehicle passing a bicyclist must allow at least four feet of…
Brain injuries are a very serious condition. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) don’t just change the lives of those who have been injured, but the lives of their family, friends, and loved ones. The Brain Injury Association of America estimates that…
If you’re anything like me, you plan your vacation months in advance. It’s almost half the joy to imagine where you will go, what will you do, what food you’ll eat and how you will relax. But have you ever…
Winter weather is just around the corner. Along with winter comes hazardous conditions like snow, ice, and sleet. Inclement weather make for tough driving conditions and greatly increases the risk of being in an automobile accident. The U.S. Federal Highway…
As Election Day approaches on November 8, please make sure you vote so that your voice as a citizen can be heard. You can look up your voter information and learn your polling location on the State Board of Elections…
The law requires that every vehicle be insured to provide coverage if the driver of that vehicle causes an accident. This is called liability insurance coverage. Auto Insurance Law For North Carolina Drivers: The required minimum coverage is $30,000 per…
Head concussions are not uncommon during a car accident. They are caused by inertia, because even though the car stops immediately upon collision, your brain does not, and that can cause a swift and severe trauma to the brain. A…
You have recently been injured from an event that was out of your control. It could have been somebody who had assaulted you, or a car accident due to a reckless driver. No matter the case, your gut reaction is…
Registered nurse Linda Boly initiated a lawsuit against her former employer Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center after she was terminated in June 2013. While the hospital maintained that Boly was fired for poor performance, a Portland jury found otherwise and…
After being involved in a two-car accident, two 17-year-old girls were hit by a passing car. Both were taken to the hospital with injuries and, unfortunately, one of the girls passed away as a result of her injuries. Immediately after…
