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North Carolina sisters die together in highway crash
They lived together and died together. They were virtually inseparable North Carolina sisters who grew up a short drive north of Charlotte in Mooresville. The pair of siblings perished together in a car accident in Arizona as they were driving to watch the sun rise over the Grand Canyon. Law…
Report: Workplace injuries can have devastating economic impacts
A new report highlights the dangers people face in their jobs every day. The report was compiled by using injury and fatality data from the federal government’s Bureau of Statistics as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforcement data from last year. One of the conclusions researchers came to:…
City extends North Carolina workers’ comp claims to volunteers
About 70 miles east of Charlotte sits the small city famous for racing: Rockingham, North Carolina. Though the Rockingham Speedway has closed, racing fans still hold fond memories of the many NASCAR events that roared there. Despite the track’s closure, the seat of Richmond County still hosts public events, of…
Police: Truck driver was distracted and had drugs in system
Regular readers of our North Carolina law blog undoubtedly recall the horrific crash last month between a Texas church bus and a pick-up truck that resulted in the deaths of 13 people. According to recent news media reports, the driver of the truck has told law enforcement officials that he…
Photos speak volumes after a North Carolina drunk driving crash
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. However, the images of two women involved in a recent drunk driving car accident say much more. One photo is of a smiling 18-year-old North Carolina Central University freshman. She was killed in the crash this past weekend. The other photo is…
Follow these steps to claim workers’ compensation
Workers’ compensation is there as a safety net for those who are employed. It helps provide compensation for medical bills and lost wages in the event of an injury on the job. Families even benefit from death benefits if a loved one suffers a fatal injury at work. As a…
Dog Bite Prevention Week begins with rise in USPS dog bites
Each year, the U.S. Postal Service observes National Dog Bite Prevention Week in honor of its carriers, who are some of the most-bitten folks around. The official week runs April 9-15, so let’s get ready by developing a good picture of how things stand. First, it’s good to know that…
How can we keep our motorcyclists safe?
Our beautiful state is a wonderful place to ride a motorcycle. There is a lot to see and a lot of road to cover. While being out on the open road is exhilarating, it can also be extremely dangerous. While we hope that other drivers on the road have our…
Digital divide keeps many disabled Americans offline
Most people agree that today, digital access is a must. But not all Americans are able to get online, a new poll shows. Nearly one quarter of disabled Americans say they never go online, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center. That means that of the nation’s 56…
Are state lawmakers finally going to pass a measure banning hand-held devices?
While the law here in North Carolina expressly classifies texting while driving as a primary offense, meaning motorists can be pulled over and ticketed solely for this dangerous conduct, there is no disputing that distracted driving continues to take a devastating toll on our roads and highways. Indeed, statistics show…
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