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Drunk driving accidents dangerously high on Super Bowl Sunday

This Sunday marks the 53rd annual Super Bowl. If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a tradition for celebrating this day. It might involve tailgating, heading to a neighborhood…

Don’t take unnecessary personal risks on New Year’s Eve

2019 is nearly upon us. It’s almost time to ring in the new year with family and friends, and a glass-or several-of champagne. While celebrating the new year is a…

Christmas decorations that can put your baby at risk

With the holidays just around the corner, you may be busy getting all of your ducks in a row. There are cookies to bake, presents to wrap and carols to…

Don’t let your Facebook profile ruin your personal injury case

In this era of smartphones and social media, our connectedness to each other is virtually constant. We’ve become accustomed to broadcasting our entire lives online–from landmark events, like our marriage…

How can North Carolina police enforce the texting ban?

In our last post, we discussed North Carolina’s law that bans texting while driving. But how can such a law be effectively enforced on the road? In today’s article, we…

Texting while driving can be more serious than you might expect

Distracted driving from cell phone use is leading to a surge in car accidents across the country. Many states have responded by passing laws that ban various types of cell…

How dangerous is it to drive while drowsy?

There has been a growing push in recent years to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and texting while driving. Such behaviors pose real threats to safety on…

How effective is the bicycle helmet law?

Going for a bike ride may seem like a safe enough pastime, but it can actually be quite dangerous. Bicycle accidents often lead to serious injury or even death—particularly among…

Safety tips for bicyclists to avoid being in a crash

Bicyclists have the right to share the road with cars and other motor vehicles. However, riding in traffic can be a risky endeavor. As a bicyclist, you stand to suffer…

What you should know when you have an accident in a rental car

Getting into a car accident is always a stressful experience. Immediately following a crash, you probably know to call the police, exchange insurance information with the other party and take…

What happens if I’m partially at fault in a car accident?

Most states in the country follow comparative negligence laws, meaning that a court will determine the amount of fault each party has in an accident and determine compensation accordingly. If,…

3 reasons not to rush into a settlement after a car crash

The aftermath of a serious car accident can be very frightening and chaotic. Police are asking questions; your car may be totaled; you may have to stay in the hospital…

Patients pay the price for non-compliance with dental guidelines

Many people have a fear of going to the dentist due to the pain that can accompany even the simplest dental procedures. In many cases, the pain is manageable and…

5 common causes of catastrophic crashes

Car crashes can happen in the blink of an eye. In one minute, you can be thinking about the fastest way to get home from work; in the next minute,…