Going to work should mean coming home in the same condition. But falls in some types of work environments are common, and despite great efforts to prevent workplace injuries, it can be difficult to completely get rid of dangers. There are some techniques that you can use to stay safer from ladder injuries while at …
Plenty of disabled Americans rely on Social Security Disability payments to get by. Many of them may not realize that they\’re actually eligible for more assistance. This is a serious issue for disabled people in North Carolina. Many of them struggle to get by on just their current benefit. No matter what the situation is, …
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Although the number of car crash fatalities has gone down in North Carolina and elsewhere in the United States since 1980, the number of pedestrians who cars have killed has gone up. One alarming fact is that a huge proportion of those accidents involved SUVs. Why are SUVs so dangerous to pedestrians? The grille on …
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Everyone in North Carolina has experienced that moment of driving along the highway and suddenly coming across a line of vehicles. If you\’re lucky, you can slam on your brakes in time. Unfortunately, there was no pre-warning because you didn\’t see any signs about reducing your speed limit on the road. Unexpected obstacles are a …
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Perhaps the car accident you were in here in Goldsboro, North Carolina, left you with significant pain the shoulder. This could be the condition known as shoulder impingement syndrome, where the rotator cuff rubs against a bony part of the shoulder joint called the acromion. This injury can open the need for extensive treatment. The …
Whether you were in your first accident in North Carolina or you\’ve never been in one before, you want to know the proper things to do after an accident. The matter may be easier said than done, but the importance of the following tips cannot be understated. Staying calm and assessing the situation Parties in …
Automakers have long touted the benefits of advanced driver-assistance systems, though there are, of course, some drawbacks and some flaws that need to be worked out. Drivers in North Carolina should know that ADAS are here to stay. In 2020, the global market for ADAS has been calculated to be around $27 million. By 2030, …
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Pedestrian safety is something that not everyone in North Carolina thinks about consistently, but it becomes a major concern around the fall and winter, when the days grow shorter. After all, drivers see less at night and can be disoriented by certain lights, and this puts pedestrians at risk. Nighttime hit-and-run accidents become more common …
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In North Carolina and throughout the country, nurses are exposed to any number of hazards that can lead to injury or illness. With 10 steps, though, nurses can significantly reduce the risks. The first step is to be well-rested. Lack of sleep impairs attention and judgment. Second, nurses should eat well and exercise as this …
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Social Security disability helps individuals in North Carolina and throughout the country who have a medical condition that prevents them from working to their full ability. Unlike Social Security, a person does not have to be retirement age to draw benefits. However, the medical condition must meet certain qualifications to be eligible for Social Security …
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