There is no doubt that negligent or distracted drivers on our Fayetteville roads have a higher risk of being injured or injuring others in a motor vehicle accident. One major distraction is the use of electronics and other hand-held devices such as cell...
Month: April 2012
Cancer misdiagnosis: North Carolina woman cautions other patients
When Fayetteville residents experience abnormal symptoms that could indicate that there is something seriously wrong with their health, they turn to their physicians and other medical experts for help. After all, it is the duty of doctors to carefully analyze each...
Ruling upheld in North Carolina teen’s wrongful death from Taser
The Taser is a very common tool used by law enforcement. The tool administers an electric shock which helps subdue suspects who resist arrests or threaten officers during an arrest. However, the parents of a North Carolina teen have claimed that the use of a Taser by...
Injured woman sues North Carolina trucking firm after crash
When a Fayetteville motorist, pedestrian or bicyclist is injured in a truck accident, he or she may be entitled to compensation for any injuries resulting from the accident.However, truck companies oftentimes attempt to avoid being held liable for truck accident...
Study: North Carolina teen drivers too distracted by electronics, part two
During a six-month period, researchers from the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center gathered more than 24,000 video clips of teen drivers from 50 different families in our state. These recordings of drivers were only taken when video systems...
Study: North Carolina teen drivers too distracted by electronics, part one
Earlier this year on our Fayetteville personal injury law blog, we mentioned the results of a national study that had been released indicating that teen deaths resulting from motor vehicle accidents were on the rise in the U.S. during 2011.The study did not indicate...
Mother educates families about patient safety after son’s death
Patients and families in Fayetteville may understand that any type of surgery can be dangerous. However, patients and families also trust that when complications do arise during a surgery, doctors and other medical professionals will acknowledge that a mistake has...
Truck spills sulfuric acid on North Carolina highway after crash
Any truck accident on our Fayetteville roads could result in catastrophic injuries. Passengers in cars, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians do not have much to protect them if they are ever involved in an accident with a large commercial vehicle or...