Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) and Motor Vehicle Accidents

Did you know that motor vehicle accidents (including auto and motorcycle) are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries (“SCI”)?  They account for almost HALF of the new SCI that occur each year!

A SCI occurs when there is damage to the spinal cord that blocks the communication from the brain to the body.

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Each year, Amazon hosts its annual Amazon Prime Day!  Initially known to rival Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Amazon Prime Day has now grown in to the largest “single day” shopping event in the United States.  Though this day is typically held in July of each year, as a play off of “Christmas in July”, it was pushed back this year due to the uncertainties associated with the coronavirus.

What does “Personal Injury” really mean?

Contrary to popular belief, personal injury is not just found in auto wreck cases.  There are many types of accidents that fall in to this legal category:

Car / Auto Accident: This is the most well-known category and the most common.
Dog Bite: There are several rules behind what is an actionable “dog bite” case.

Why is an Accurate Police Report Crucial in a Car Accident Claim?

Picture this–you’re in a car accident that wasn’t your fault. The police respond to the scene, take statements, and create a report. Everyone leaves the scene. You assume the police report has your story as you believe things occurred. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.

I was in a car accident, but it wasn’t my fault! Now what?

When a car accident is not your fault, it may seem straight forward that the other person’s insurance should pay for everything. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.

There are numerous steps involved, but here are a few things you can do in order help protect your case:

If there are any witnesses, be sure they stick around for the police to arrive in order to give their statement as well.

7 Ways car drivers can avoid trucking accidents

When a truck crashes into a car, the car usually doesn’t stand a chance due to size alone. Often, this results in serious injuries for the occupants of the car. Data from the US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) will bear this out.

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.

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.

What does “Personal Injury” really mean?

What does “Personal Injury” really mean? Personal Injury is not just found in auto wreck cases contrary to popular belief. There are many types of accidents that fall in to …

I was in a car accident that wasn’t my fault… now what?

When a car accident is not your fault, it may seem straight forward that the other person’s insurance should pay for everying. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. There are numerous …