Last week, Fayetteville residents were reminded of how dangerous trucking accidents can be after an 18-wheeler and a passenger car collided at the intersection of Ramsey Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The tractor-trailer was transporting diesel fuel and...
Month: October 2012
Study: Most elderly fall due to simple loss of balance
Researchers have long known that falls are one of the most frequent causes of injury and death amongst elderly people in North Carolina and throughout the entire U.S. Still, academic experts have been puzzled by the exact cause for the falls.New information from a...
Teen business owner reports profit in 1st year
An 18-year-old woman who opened her own business in Southport last year is proof that with a good idea and proper planning, a person of any age can successfully start a new business. She is the owner of a water ice shop that reportedly turned a profit in its first...
Fayetteville doctor finally held accountable for patient’s death
Fayetteville patients go to their doctors for help. They expect to receive accurate diagnoses and the proper type of treatment for their illnesses, injuries and life-threatening health conditions. Patients don't expect to be harmed by their doctors when they are in...
Fake air bags pose danger to motorists involved in car accidents
While North Carolina motorists are aware that car accidents do occur on a regular basis, they expect their vehicles to provide certain protections to keep them safe from severe injury in the event of a crash. However, motorists should be aware that there are companies...
North Carolina moves up to middle in business formation index
A nationwide academic survey of business conditions indicates that there are growing opportunities to start your own business in North Carolina. The study ranked the state 26th in entrepreneurship. That may not sound like a high score, but it is a major improvement...
Cumberland County boy dies from injuries after ATV accident
One of the most difficult experiences a parent could ever be forced to go through is to lose a child after an accident. Sadly, one Cumberland County family was recently put through this very difficult and trying situation. Over the weekend, the family's 11-year-old...
North Carolina Supreme Court to examine video sweepstakes issue
If you play a game on a video screen for the chance to win a prize, are you gambling or mere playing a video game? That is the question that the North Carolina Supreme Court will be facing on Oct. 17, when it will hear arguments in commercial litigation involving the...
Study: One in seven North Carolina drivers are without license
All of us are inundated with statistics, but here's one that might stick with you a little longer than most: one in seven North Carolina drivers does not have a valid driver's license, according to a recent study by AAA. One of the first questions that statistic...
‘Move Over’ law now protects more road workers in North Carolina
Every year, road, rescue and utility workers are killed or seriously injured in accidents caused by negligent, reckless or distracted drivers in North Carolina. Those who work near busy highways and roads know that their jobs are particularly dangerous, but motorists...