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Recovering from a car collision
Car accidents can be devastating. Unfortunately, the average person will be involved in a car collision about once every 18 years. That doesn't just mean drivers; many victims of motor vehicle accidents are simply passengers. Anyone in North Carolina who has been hurt...
OSHA violations and the machine guarding standard
People in North Carolina who work on machines should be protected by certain safeguards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. As safety advocates point out, moving parts on machines can cause injury or death. Typical injuries that may occur include...
80,000 Pounds Versus 3,400 Pounds. What Happens In An Accident With a Tractor-Trailer
Trucking supports the backbone of the American economy. In 2020, truckers will carry nearly 12 billion tons of goods across our great nation. In fact, almost 6% of the American workforce holds a job related to the trucking industry. Walmart alone employs roughly...
What is distracted driving and why is it dangerous?
Texting and driving is banned in North Carolina, but there are many other ways you can engage in distracted driving. This dangerous practice can lead to serious accidents and injuries. The Dangers of Multitasking Most people would agree that actions like putting on...
How variable speed limits could make the highways safer
Everyone in North Carolina has experienced that moment of driving along the highway and suddenly coming across a line of vehicles. If you're lucky, you can slam on your brakes in time. Unfortunately, there was no pre-warning because you didn't see any signs about...
Ensuring construction site safety with recommended tips
Construction workers face a high risk for injuries and even fatalities here in North Carolina, and this risk holds nationwide. For this reason, construction employers must take the following steps to ensure a safe workplace. Careful planning and risk management...
The nature of shoulder impingement syndrome
Perhaps the car accident you were in here in Goldsboro, North Carolina, left you with significant pain the shoulder. This could be the condition known as shoulder impingement syndrome, where the rotator cuff rubs against a bony part of the shoulder joint called the...
What victims should do right after a car crash
Whether you were in your first accident in North Carolina or you've never been in one before, you want to know the proper things to do after an accident. The matter may be easier said than done, but the importance of the following tips cannot be understated. Staying...
The pros and cons of advanced driver-assistance systems
Automakers have long touted the benefits of advanced driver-assistance systems, though there are, of course, some drawbacks and some flaws that need to be worked out. Drivers in North Carolina should know that ADAS are here to stay. In 2020, the global market for ADAS...
How pedestrians can avoid a hit-and-run accident
Pedestrian safety is something that not everyone in North Carolina thinks about consistently, but it becomes a major concern around the fall and winter, when the days grow shorter. After all, drivers see less at night and can be disoriented by certain lights, and this...
