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Winter driving accidents happen in Charlotte, too
We don’t get a lot of snow in typical Charlotte winters, but as we have seen in recent days, ice and related winter conditions can cause serious driving problems in North Carolina. In order to help motorists avoid traffic accidents causing injuries, AAA has put together winter driving tips that apply…
3 reasons an attorney is crucial in a commercial vehicle accident
The thought of getting into a car accident is terrifying, especially if you were to have loved ones in the car. Despite your best efforts to be a safe driver, others may not be driving as attentively or safely as you are. Any accident is an awful experience, but things…
Reducing workplace injuries? There will be an app for that
When a product has a “Made in the U.S.A.” sticker on it, we know that workers in American factories gave their labor and time to bring the item to North Carolina stores and homes. We also know that inevitably some of those employees will suffer workplace injuries. That is an…
Fatigue blamed in Charlotte-area truck accident
If you drive for about a half-hour northeast of Charlotte, you will come to Concord. That is where a tractor trailer accident took place on I-485 a few days ago. Law enforcement officials told a Charlotte TV station that fatigue was a factor in the crash. The driver of the big rig…
‘Tis the season — for workplace injuries
Thanksgiving and Black Friday are in the rearview mirror. That leaves the remainder of the holiday shopping season directly in front of us. For the thousands of Charlotte residents working in retail, it is a time of year in which the risk of work-related injuries is higher than normal. Many jobs in…
In Charlotte, people wait 660 days for an SSDI hearing
Back injuries, heart disease, hearing loss, depression, Parkinson’s, cancer, HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, liver disease and asthma. Those are simply some of the debilitating conditions that can qualify a person for Social Security Disability benefits. No matter which condition is preventing you from working, there is something out there preventing you from…
North Carolina gets mixed driving report
While North Carolina undoubtedly tops many “best of” lists, our state has a decidedly mixed record on driving, according to a recent analysis. The study by an insurance company shows that North Carolina ranks 12th in the nation for worst drivers. The statistical analysis included fatality rates, as well as…
North Carolina man thanks first responders
The weight that rolled over a North Carolina man is the equivalent of six white rhinoceroses or, if you prefer, 5 Ford F-150s, one sperm whale or 10 Toyota Corollas. What actually rolled over him last summer was a 30,000-pound water truck. In the work accident, bones were broken, his pelvis…
Workplace injuries and illnesses continue decline
The pattern is one for North Carolina employers and employees alike to celebrate. It’s the downward trend of workplace injuries and illnesses, continuing now in 12 out of the last 13 years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says. In private industry, businesses reported approximately 2.9 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses…
Social Security and VA team up to speed disability claims
With the drama and chaos of a presidential election dominating the news for months, a number of significant stories got little notice or were ignored entirely by the Charlotte media. With the votes counted and results announced, it is time to examine stories that were buried, including the good news…
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