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Self-care helps nurses avoid workplace injuries

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Nurses in North Carolina care for other people all day long. To stay healthy and strong, it’s important that nurses care for themselves too. Practicing good self-care is also an important way that nurses can avoid common workplace injuries. Getting enough sleep Nurses often work long shifts under stressful conditions.…

Mistakes Made After Car Accidents Can Be Costly

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Getting into a car crash can be emotionally, physically, and financially devastating. There are so many things that have to be dealt with right away, and the entire situation can feel overwhelming. In this state of mind, it can be really easy for North Carolina residents to make serious mistakes…

Getting Social Security Disability benefits for narcolepsy is challenging, but possible

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder. Its best-known symptom is excessive sleepiness in the daytime. People in the Charlotte area with narcolepsy can fall asleep at virtually any time. Other symptoms include hallucinations, changes in REM sleep, sleep paralysis and, in some cases, sudden loss of muscle tone (known as…

Driving safely during winter months

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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For drivers in some parts of North Carolina, winter is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Unfortunately, driving through snow and ice is frequently unavoidable. If you have to be on the road, here’s some tips on staying safe while driving through poor weather conditions.…

Painful consequences of unnecessary back surgery

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Millions of people suffer from back pain. It might come and go or be chronic; it could be the result of an old injury or a medical condition; the pain could be constant or flare up from time to time. Whatever back pain looks like for an individual, they could…

How do you know if you qualify for SSD?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Many people in North Carolina have questions about qualifying for Social Security disability. Are you allowed to work? Do you have to be out of work for an entire year? The law can be a little difficult to navigate, but here’s what you need to know about qualifying for Social…

Advisory speed limits could prevent rear-end accidents

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Warning signs placed near highway construction zones in North Carolina and around the country usually advise drivers to slow down, but posting advisory speed limits instead would be far more effective according to a research team from the University of Missouri. The researchers were looking for simple ways to prevent…

Common low-ball tactics used by insurers

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Busy city streets and winding mountain roads in North Carolina all add up to a strong potential for car accidents that cause injuries and property damage. If you are injured in a car accident, you may experience an auto insurer trying one of the following common low-ball tactics to settle…

Truck driver fatigue causes and effects

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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North Carolina drivers have good reason to be cautious when traveling alongside big rigs. One of the greatest safety threats that commercial truck drivers face virtually every day is drowsiness. Drowsy driving is a form of negligent behavior that significantly raises the risk for a crash, and one can easily…

Truck driver killed in North Carolina construction zone accident

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Police in North Carolina believe that a truck driver may have been fatigued or distracted when his semi-tractor trailer struck at least two construction vehicles in north Charlotte during the early morning hours of Sept. 28. The truck driver lost his life in the accident, and a construction worker was…