In North Carolina, just like the majority of states in the country, drivers who have been convicted of drunk driving often are required to install ignition interlock devices (IID) in their vehicles. The purpose of these devices is to prevent a person from driving if they are under the influence of alcohol. In order to…
Dr. Ayman Shahine, the 54-year-old plastic surgeon to the stars operating out of the NY Beauty Surgeon office, is facing 29 serious allegations of incompetence, negligence, and fraud. It seems not all of his patients are happy with their results and the state oversight board is coming down hard on the doctor, specifically regarding complaints submitted by eight of…
National statistics reveal that preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in this country. A study conducted by John Hopkins University found that there are about 250,000 mistakes made by hospital medical personnel every year. Approximately one in every 20 adults is misdiagnosed every year. The study also found that almost every…
Two women who had lived in Loudon County, Tennessee (TN), died on the interstate in western North Carolina during the early morning hours of October 17, 2017. The women’s car was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver somewhere between the Haywood County towns of Clive and Iron Duff. Details on the deadly wreck…
It is estimated that each driver will be involved in some type of collision every 18 years. While risky driving will increase those numbers, you can help minimize those odds by practicing defensive driving habits. By driving defensively, you will be more likely to recognize potential dangers quickly and also predict how other drivers will…