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Certain occupations in North Carolina carry a potential for specific types of injuries to workers in those industries. One of those occupations with specific common injuries is truck driving, and some of these are shoulder problems. This obviously occurs due to the strain put on the shoulders of drivers while in constant motion, not to …
Unfortunately, the dangers for bicyclists on the road are considerable as drivers are not always kind or considerate. However, there are ways for North Carolina cyclists to protect themselves while biking. Safety tips for cyclists Motor vehicle accidents and bicycle accidents have quite a bit in common as both often involve one of the operators …
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Most people experience hip or knee pain at some point in their lives due to the body\’s natural wear and tear. However, repetitive tasks can accelerate this process and actually be responsible for knee pain that younger workers in North Carolina experience when on the job. Overuse is a common reason for injuries that can …
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There are many North Carolina residents who file for Social Security disability benefits each year, which are claims that usually take a significant amount of time to process. The time period before approval is often a long and frustrating experience. However, there is a pot of gold awaiting after this bleak period, and that is …
Residents of North Carolina and throughout the rest of the country spend an average of $2 billion a year on treating carpal tunnel syndrome. In fact, carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most commonly reported occupational injuries there is. It has always been a common belief that employees in an office job are more …
One relatively common type of physical condition underpinning workers’ compensation claims is a back injury and associated back pain. There are a number of factors that tend to give rise to back issues among North Carolina workers. Common causes of back pain arising from the workplace When it comes to workers’ compensation claims arising from …
When you\’re creating an estate plan in North Carolina, there are many mistakes that are easy to make that can threaten where your assets end up after your death. Many people make the mistake of failing to hire an attorney to help them with creating their trusts and wills. This can make it easy to …
Riding your bicycle throughout North Carolina can be a wonderful experience. With that said, it\’s imperative to make sure you ride your bike carefully. Sadly, many bicycle accidents happen every year. A bike accident that recently made national news involved a former NBA player. Who is Shawn Bradley? In his college years, Shawn Bradley was …
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There are plenty of behaviors that can influence the likelihood of a traffic accident. Driving while tired is one well-known factor, as is distracted driving. North Carolina motorists should be aware that following another car is a risk factor, too. While this may be unexpected, research shows that people following a friend are more likely …
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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