Burns may result from any number of activities, such as cooking, grilling, an automobile accident, explosion or product malfunction. The harm they cause varies depending on the severity of the burn. There are four different degrees of burns. The most minor of these...
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Why is it important to get medical care after an accident?
After you’re involved in a car crash, it is important to get medical care. Even if you don’t think that you’re hurt, you may have serious injuries that have not yet developed symptoms. Delayed-onset injuries, as well as other common car crash injuries, need to have...
What dangers do swimming pools pose?
It's that time of year again here in Asheville when many individuals will head into someone's backyard or the local community swimming pool to cool off during what's sure to be record high temperatures this summer. Swimming pools are inherently dangerous, no matter...
What is the proposed Hands-Free N.C. bill?
Most people know that distracted driving is a major issue that affects everyone's safety -- and there's no one way to stop it. North Carolina legislators are proposing a new bill to deal with the problem of distracted driving. Yet, that alone may not be enough to keep...
Why you should file a wrongful death lawsuit after your loved one’s accidental death
Many family members count on one another for emotional support and to keep their household finances afloat. It can be quite crippling when someone unexpectedly rips that person from your life. North Carolina law, fortunately, allows you to recover monetary damages...
How your driving habits could impact your rights after a crash
Little mistakes and inconsequential law-breaking happen on the road every day. People forget to use their turn signals when they approach an intersection. They drive too fast or tailgate when they get frustrated on the road. While those practices may not seem...
Thousands suffer injuries in bike and pedestrian crashes annually
Enjoying a walk or riding a bike to get around Asheville is pretty standard. People do it all the time. Despite that, there are still pedestrian and bicycle accidents that happen. Drivers need to be more aware of pedestrians and cyclists because these two groups of...
Do you have a personal injury claim based on premises liability?
Any spotlighting of the personal injury universe in North Carolina and nationally must quickly note just how vast and varied it is. Legions of drivers and their passengers – as well as bicyclists and pedestrians – are injured and sometimes tragically killed in motor...
Pedestrian hit after 2:00 a.m. in North Carolina
A pedestrian in Charlotte, North Carolina, recently lost their life when they were hit by a car. The accident happened on I-85, in the southbound lanes, and it took place around 2:30 a.m. The North Carolina Highway Patrol did report that the incident only took one...
Signs of dangerous stairs
One of the most high-traffic areas in any home is the stairway. The same, to a degree, goes for hotels, office buildings, restaurants and other buildings. The stairs see consistent traffic in a way that can wear them out faster than other areas of flooring. This is a...