With headlines warning people in North Carolina that medical errors represent the third most common cause of death, someone about to enter a hospital may want to take an active role in preventing mistakes. The complicated nature the health care system creates an...
Man charged after North Carolina girl dies in tractor accident
Losing a loved one in an accident that could have been prevented is certainly a tragic event. However, a recent death involving a 4-year-old North Carolina girl may be especially devastating for the community and for family members after police reported that the...
Man injured after he is shot by Fayetteville police with a Taser
While an incident involving a man who died after being shot by Fayetteville police with a Taser in August remains under investigation, another man was hospitalized Wednesday morning after he was stunned with a Taser. In August, Fayetteville police used a Taser X26 on...
Could your doctor be updating his Facebook status during surgery?
Last week, our Fayetteville, North Carolina, personal injury law blog discussed some of the dangers of distracted driving and the National Transportation Safety Board's strong recommendation that all states ban drivers from using hands-free and hand-held devices in...
After recent deaths, some question if neti pots are safe to use
It is believed that two recent deaths have been caused by using a popular medical device that helps to clear out one's sinus cavities. Although the deaths are rare, consumers in North Carolina and throughout the entire U.S. are being warned to make sure that they are...
North Carolina woman killed in head-on collision
As we discussed earlier this week on our Fayetteville personal injury law blog, distracted driving is becoming a huge problem, accounting for thousands of traffic fatalities each year in the U.S. But car accidents caused by other types of negligence, such as failing...
Will North Carolina ban all drivers from using cell phones?
A new recommendation made by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) could prompt lawmakers in North Carolina to ban all individuals from using cell phones when operating a vehicle. After reviewing statistics and reports of accidents caused by distracted...
Educating yourself for travel
Every day we travel the roads with various types of vehicles such as cars, buses, and tractor trailers. We must exercise caution everyday but especially now with the increase of vehicles and the rush of the holiday season. Educating yourself on the different types of...
Holiday Hazards
The fast approaching holiday season is a time for family and friends. With all the time constraints associated with the holiday many people end up in the emergency room for injuries related to decorations, lights and trees. A few simple tips may be able to keep you...
Uninsured drivers cause costly problems for Fayetteville motorists
If you have been reading our Fayetteville, North Carolina, personal injury law blog for a while now, you may have come to the conclusion that car accidents caused by negligent drivers occur far too often. These preventable accidents are certainly tragic if a victim...