According to statistics from the National Safety Council, each year there are more than 7,000 victims who die each year from drowning. Most of these victims are children under the age of 5. Drowning is actually the leading cause of injury and death for children five and under, and the second leading cause of death…
According to statistics from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, last year, almost 100 victims were killed in motorcycle accidents. This was an almost 20 percent increase in the number of motorcycle accident deaths from 2020. Other national statistics reveal just how dangerous motorcycle accidents are to motorcyclists: In 30 percent of these crashes, riders…
When a person goes to the hospital, whether in an emergency medical situation or scheduled medical care, the expectation is that they will receive quality and professional care to help them heal. What they don’t expect is that due to the negligence of a medical professional and/or medical facility, that patient ends up suffering additional…
North Carolina law allows victims who are injured in accidents caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party to pursue legal action against that party to recover financial compensation for the losses their injuries have caused them. This is usually done through either a personal injury claim or lawsuit. It is important for every…
Drunk driving accidents are one of the most dangerous – and avoidable – kinds of wrecks there are. While a sober driver may make a driving error but can react in time to avoid the crash, a driver who is under the influence lacks the reaction time and reflexes to course correct. Drunk drivers also…