Burn injuries can be caused by a number of sources, including defective products, vehicle accidents, and electric burns. The severity of the burn determines the degree classification: First-degree: Outermost layer of skin (epidermis) is burnt Second-degree: Burn has penetrated the epidermis and the next layer (dermis) Third-degree: Burn has penetrated all the layers of skin…
A man from Lynchburg, Virginia (VA), suffered critical injuries when a commercial truck driver attempted an unsafe U-turn. The nearly fatal crash happened on U.S. 460 through Bedford County. Virginia State Police received the report of the collision at around 6:45 pm on February 28, 2018. They determined that the person operating the…
If you have been injured in a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence or recklessness, it is important to consult with a North Carolina personal injury attorney before you speak with the other driver’s insurance company. In many cases, the initial conversation a victim has with the insurance adjuster will be what…
Years ago, in cartoons and movies, the joke was if someone was “faking” a car accident injury, they were often portrayed with a neck brace and claimed they were suffering from whiplash. Anyone who has actually suffered a whiplash injury, however, can attest that there is nothing “fake” about this very painful injury. Whiplash is…
North Carolina Highway Patrol shut down a portion of Hanrahan Road in Grifton Wednesday morning because of a log truck accident. According to police, the driver was turning east from NC 11 when his truck overturned. Police report no injuries in the accident but did cite the driver for speeding. Thankfully, there were no other…