Earlier this year, a Fayetteville mother learned that her son had died just hours after sending him to a local hospital in an ambulance. She was told that her 27-year-old son could not be resuscitated after he had stopped breathing at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center....
Month: October 2011
Employee in North Carolina killed while riding lawnmower
Losing a loved one in any type of accident is tragic, but the death of a loved one may be especially difficult to handle if the accident could have easily been prevented. In August, a North Carolina woman was killed on the job while operating a lawnmower....
Uninsured drivers cause financial hardship for other N.C. drivers
As we have previously discussed on our Fayetteville personal injury law blog, victims of motor vehicle accidents may be able to pursue personal injury claims if their injuries are serious or permanent. A car accident can turn one's life upside down in a split second....
Uninsured drivers cause financial hardship for other N.C. drivers
As we have previously discussed on our Fayetteville personal injury law blog, victims of motor vehicle accidents may be able to pursue personal injury claims if their injuries are serious or permanent. A car accident can turn one's life upside down in a split second....
New study links new drivers to more car accidents
Citing loud music, peer pressure and the presence of teen passengers, a new study published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has revealed that drivers who have only had their licenses for a month are far more likely to be involved in a car accident. The study...
NASCAR driver calls into question safety of IndyCar racing
Today, many Americans are still in shock after the wrongful death of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon. The 33-year-old IndyCar driver died in an accident during Sunday's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He leaves behind a wife and two children. Wheldon's...
Four hospitalized in North Carolina after 18-wheeler accident
Due to the size of commercial trucks, accidents involving 18-wheelers often result in serious damage. Individuals involved in trucking accidents may suffer catastrophic injuries including brain, back and spinal cord injuries. In some cases, accidents caused by...
North Carolina passes new law to cap damages for medical negligence
With thousands of individuals seeking medical attention every day, errors are bound to be made. A mistake could be made during surgery, a patient could die from an illness that was never diagnosed or a patient could be given the wrong medication. Sadly, many of these...
Lawsuit filed against doctor who performed unnecessary surgery
In an effort to protect individuals who undergo cosmetic surgery in Fayetteville and throughout the entire U.S., the new president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) warned the public last month about the risk of becoming a victim of medical...
North Carolina law requires all adults to report suspected child abuse
North Carolina law requires all adults to report suspected child abuse. This is especially important in the Emergency Room setting where healthcare providers have specialized training and experience in evaluating injuries and are mandated in this state to report to...