During the holiday season, there's plenty of Christmas cheer -- and much of that comes in a cup. Mulled wine, hard cider, coffee with a little Kahlua or Bailey's Irish Creme thrown in is in the offerings wherever you may go. All that extra "holiday spirit" adds up to...
personal injury
What are some immediate signs of a spinal cord injury?
Car accidents and slip-and-fall injuries caused by the fault of another may result in serious spinal damage. The Mayo Clinic reports that most people who suffer these injuries are in their late teens to early 30s; however, you may experience one at any age. If you...
What are the symptoms of internal bleeding?
Internal bleeding occurs due to damage to blood vessels inside your body. This often happens because of a traumatic accident. Internal bleeding can be hard to recognize at first. However, it can cause dangerous complications if not treated right away. Internal...
How can a brain injury affect your memory?
As a resident of North Carolina who got into an accident, you may suffer from physical effects that last long after the incident itself. This is particularly true of brain injuries, which often have traumatic impacts lasting months, years or even a lifetime. In...
What is traumatic amputation?
You may argue that any type of amputation feels traumatic. This is true. However, traumatic amputation specifically refers to situations where you lose a limb by accident in a traumatic incident. Incidents that occur by accident and lead to immediate dismemberment or...
Protect the spine after a car wreck
The injuries that come from car wrecks can vary from bruises up to catastrophic conditions like spinal cord injuries. Many people don't think about something like a wreck altering the course of their life, but it is very possible when the spinal cord is damaged....
Why you need legal guidance after an injury
You got into an accident on your way to work in Asheville. The other motorist was clearly at fault. You were injured, but you plan on filing your own claim for damages with their auto insurance company. You're pretty sure that you can handle this on your own. This...
Should I visit a doctor after a car accident?
Car accidents happen when you least expect them. They often occur because of another person's careless actions, which can be extremely aggravating for responsible drivers. After a minor accident, you might wonder whether you need to seek a doctor's assistance. Perhaps...
What are the signs of a concussion?
Between sports injuries, falls and car accidents, concussions occur often, and they may seem like non-serious injuries. However, a concussion is a mild type of traumatic brain injury, and it may have lasting consequences. Sometimes the symptoms of a concussion are...
AAA Foundation study stresses limits of car safety features
In December 2019, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released the results of a study it conducted on various car safety features. It found that two features in particular can be misused by drivers and raise their risk for a crash. Drivers in North Carolina should...