People in North Carolina who have struggled to carry a baby's stroller down a flight of steps may have heard about a 22-year-old Connecticut mother who died doing the same thing in a New York City subway. No elevator was in service. The incident occurred around 8 p.m....
Month: January 2019
Tips for buying a business in an expedited fashion
It can sometimes take at least a year to buy a North Carolina business, but there are steps that can be taken to shorten that timeline. In fact, it may be possible to do so within the next several months with the right plan in place. One way to expedite the process is...
Commercial accidents put passenger vehicle occupants in danger
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, drivers not wearing their seat belts are a common cause of commercial vehicle fatalities. Roughly half of those deaths have occurred because drivers weren't wearing seat belts while driving on roads in...
Coalition goal is zero traffic fatalities
The CEO of the National Safety Council has stated a commitment to the newly created Road to Zero Coalition, whose goal it is to reduce the number of traffic deaths to zero by the year 2050. Drivers, pedestrians and passengers on North Carolina roadways may notice the...
Tips for avoiding accidents with commercial vehicles
Large truck accidents that take place on North Carolina roads can result in injuries or death to all involved. According to Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 66 percent of fatalities in crashes involving large trucks were in the passenger vehicles. Therefore, it is...
Things to consider before becoming a franchisee
Opening a new business in North Carolina as a franchisee can be a lucrative endeavor, but it's important to consider a variety of risk factors before moving forward with an investment. One of the first factors to analyze is whether or not a business opportunity is in...
What to consider before selling a business
For business owners in North Carolina who are looking to exit their companies, 2019 could be an ideal time to do so. However, this doesn't mean that they should sell without first thinking through the sale process. For instance, it is important to understand how...
Exemptions for agricultural drivers may hinder safety
Commercial truckers in North Carolina know how the electronic logging device mandate went into effect back in December 2017. They may also know how drivers carrying agricultural commodities were granted a temporary exemption. This was just one of a long line of...
North Carolina zoo intern killed by lion
A North Carolina zoo has experienced a major tragedy, after an escaped lion killed a 22-year-old intern on her second week on the job at the facility. The Conservators Center is located in Burlington, between the cities of Greensboro and Durham. It is home to over 80...