A study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that an alarming 56 percent of drivers who were involved in crashes that resulted in either serious or fatal injuries tested positive for at least one drug in their system at the time of the accident. The study examined crash data collected from…
You have set the appointment, and now you need to prepare for your meeting with your personal injury attorney. How do you do that? We give you some tips below to help you make sure you get the most value out of that initial consultation (which is usually free of cost). At Shapiro, Washburn, and…
The aftermath of a car accident can be extremely stressful. Not only do you have to recover from your injuries, but you have to manage the financial impact as well. It helps to understand the differences between two key types of damage: property damage and personal injury damage. Though we often talk about both together,…
According to national data, almost 6,000 victims are killed and another 480,000 injured in weather-related car accidents each year. Winter weather is particularly dangerous. Step outside, and there’s no denying winter is here. Even though North Carolina’s winter weather is not as harsh as some other areas in the United States, we still have days…
If you or a loved one has ever suffered from pressure ulcers—often called bedsores—you know how painful they can be, and how they can interfere with rest and sleep. In a nursing home, these are some of the most preventable yet distressing conditions affecting residents. Unfortunately, it’s often neglect on the part of the nursing…