Why You Should Always Get Medical Care Immediately After a Car Accident
Getting in a car accident in North Carolina can be a shocking, disorienting experience. However, the best thing you can do after a vehicular accident is to seek medical attention. In addition to receiving the proper treatment you require, getting immediate medical care is important for health, insurance and legal purposes. Vehicular accidents can cause…
Read MoreCan I Get Workers’ Compensation for PTSD in North Carolina?
Workplace injuries are common in every occupation. It is almost expected that a worker will experience some type of physical injury. But very rarely do workers consider workers’ compensation benefits for mental disorders caused by their occupations. There are occupations such as firefighters and construction workers whose dangerous nature can cause workers to experience PTSD.…
Read MoreHow Better Crash Reports Can Help Improve Traffic Safety
Safety researchers have started to study the effects that police reports have on traffic safety. The language used in police reports has been criticized in the past for being harmful and passive against the victims. According to safety researchers, the statements made in police reports are focused on blaming the victims of the accidents and…
Read MoreFMCSA Cancels Emergency HOS Waiver – Finally
In March of 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency hours-of-service waiver. This waiver followed the national emergency declared by President Trump due to COVID-19. In the last two years that the waiver was introduced, it was modified or extended over 10 times. This year, the agency decided to quietly let…
Read MoreWhy Am I Named in a Lawsuit When I Didn’t Cause the Accident?
When you are involved in an accident that causes injuries, it’s important to discover who the liable party is. Otherwise, you might find yourself receiving a complaint for a lawsuit in the mail. Your first thought is probably, “Why am I getting sued for a car accident I didn’t cause?” One of the points of…
Read MoreHow Can Price, Petho & Associates Help if My Car Is Damaged in a Crash?
One of our first priorities in handling your case is to make sure that your property damage claim is handled properly and as quickly as possible. We know that getting replacement transportation is important so that you may be able to receive both the medical care you need as well as being able to return…
Read MoreWhat Is an Anoxic Brain Injury?
It’s very easy for a car accident to cause a brain injury. All your head has to do is hit the steering wheel or any other object for your brain to suffer trauma. However, there is also a type of brain injury that happens even when your head hasn’t experienced an external blow. That injury…
Read MoreHemoptysis After a Car Accident
One of the scariest things that can happen to a person is coughing up blood. It is one of the most obvious signs that something is wrong in the body. What’s even scarier is that you may not know why it’s happening. Hemoptysis is a condition where you cough up blood from the trachea or…
Read MoreWhat Are Wireless Backup Cameras for Commercial Trucks?
Of all the pieces of technology designed to make driving safer, the backup camera might be the “best” one. Not only does it help drivers maneuver in tight spaces, but it keeps other people safe, too. And unlike tech such as lane assist, backup cameras aren’t always running; they only come on when you’re in…
Read MoreWhy Are Intersections So Deadly for Bicyclists?
As the weather gets warmer, more people gravitate towards outdoor activities, like walking, running, and riding bikes. However, no matter what kind of activity is happening, people still need to exercise caution when they are near roads on which cars travel, whether those roads are busy or not. The National Highway Travel Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
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