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What disabilities can result from brain injuries?

Two years after retiring, Junior Seau, a popular linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) known for his passionate play, took his own life. While his death on May 2, 2012 shocked the football world, it also brought to light the problem of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a rare condition caused by traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that usually affects people who play football and other contact sports.

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Protect your teen from a car crash

Many teenagers have sadly perished in road accidents in North Carolina. In its 2017 Traffic Crash Facts, the NC Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) said teen drivers aged 15 to 19 were involved in 52,385 car crashes, resulting in 88 deaths. The DMV added that 12,869 teens were injured in auto accidents in the same year.

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Common causes of intersection crashes

Whether we like it or not, road accidents occur, and the most painful part is when it happens to you or a loved one. Depending on the injuries sustained, this can be a harrowing experience that can affect the victim’s family and work.

Like other states, North Carolina (NC) has its own fair share of road accidents.

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How bad does work-related injury have to be to file a case?

No one wants them, but they happen anyway. Whether as a result of misfortune, carelessness, or a bad working environment, work-related injuries occur, and they usually come when you least expect them.

While the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) has helped prevent work-related injuries, saving thousands of lives by improving workplace safety and health conditions, many individuals remain at serious risk of injury or death because of unsafe jobs.