Did you know that September is First Responders’ Month? As member of the community, we have a lot to thank them for these days, as they are always on high alert for things that could go wrong. Police officers make sure our community is safe from harm, paramedics make sure we get to the hospital...
You get hurt on the job due to circumstances out of your control along with faulty equipment. You don’t know what you should do first and it almost shows in the way you act. You’re taken to the hospital, where a doctor treats you for a broken left leg. The doctor suggests you file for...
A Duplin County man tragically died in a work-related accident this past Tuesday at around 2pm. Robert McCullen, 28 years of age, was electrocuted while he was working in the ceiling replacing a light at the Butterball plant on Garner Road in Duplin County. His co-workers attempted CPR as EMS crews rushed to the scene,...
Working with or around heavy equipment presents a challenge to worker safety. Even though heavy equipment operators are usually highly trained and have plenty of experience, accidents can and do occur. Forklift injuries are among the most common type of heavy equipment injuries, due in part to the fact that forklifts are used in so...
Technology has created a vast range of products that make our lives easier, from the food that we eat to the materials we use to build roads, houses and vehicles. For the most part, these products are harmless, and some even enhance health and wellness. There are cases, however, where a product does a great...
For many Americans, the first Monday in September marks the unofficial end of summer. People associate Labor Day with picnics, a break from school or work and even automotive and mattress sales. In reality, however, Labor Day is a meaningful holiday, and an opportunity to pay tribute to the workers who quietly support our country’s...
I’m Brian Ricci, a product liability attorney. Sometimes people have a cardiovascular condition that causes them to create blood clots. These blood clots can travel to the lung, heart, or brain and cause damage, even death. While there are treatments for the various issues that cause clots, not everyone is a candidate for them. Some...
Not Driving While Distracted Can Save Lives On Saturday, August 26th, Lachandra McCorkle passed away after a wreck with a police squad car. WBTV says that speed does not appear to be a factor; however, the investigation is ongoing. In the other car was Wraith Muhammad, who was off-duty at the time. While the investigation...