Crosswalks can be very important when it comes to saving your life as a pedestrian. Motorists are supposed to yield to you when you are crossing the road using that very crosswalk. It might add a few extra moments to the journey to your destination, but it can ultimately save your life. In fact, a young woman had convulsions after […]
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The Importance of Crosswalks for Pedestrians and How to Respect Them as a Driver
In late September 2018, a pedestrian was struck by a SUV at the intersection of Charles Boulevard and Ficklen Drive. Two people came to the aid of the victim, who is now recovering from numerous broken bones and a minimal concussion at Vidant Medical Center. According to a witness who was behind the SUV, the SUV cut her off before […]
You’ve Had a Motorcycle Accident. Here’s How to Keep the Claims Process Running Smoothly
Being in an accident on your motorcycle can be a frightening event for you. The process to file a claim on your insurance can be a frustrating time for you. Being in an accident is stressful enough for you but having to file a claim against someone else’s insurance is another form of frustration altogether. There are certain things you […]
You are staying in a hotel room for a night or two, so you can get to an out-of-town meeting. You don’t notice a spilled cup of water from the previous user of the room until it’s too late. You find yourself on the floor in excruciating pain with the pain radiating from your tailbone. You are unable to breathe […]
Bicycle Safety: How to Not to Get Hit While Riding on the Road
Riding a bicycle on roads can be really dangerous since you take less space than a motor vehicle would these days. It is easy to get hit by a motorist while you are riding your bike on the road. Because of this danger, there are certain safety measures you can take to prevent being hit by a motorist who may […]
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very painful condition in your hands/wrists that can make it incredibly difficult to perform your duties at work. What if you got it because of those work duties you perform during the week? That reason alone could mean you can get workers’ compensation benefits while you recover from the pain of the injury. Let’s take […]
You’d easily think that staying in a hotel can be safe when traveling to your destination. What if the hotel isn’t being as careful as they should be? There have been cases of hotels being negligent in several ways when it comes to customer safety. What if you get electrocuted or even have a family member die of it due […]
You would think that staying in a hotel room can be pretty safe as you’re traveling from one place to another. What if, however, the hotel isn’t being as careful as they look? Hotels can be negligent in more than one way when it comes to customer safety. What if you fall victim to carbon monoxide poisoning or even have […]
An accident while on your motorcycle is incredibly stressful. You can make the claims process less stressful for yourself if you have these 5 pieces of evidence on your person. 1. Injuries Do you or the other driver have any injuries? Are there any other people in the surrounding area have injuries that need medical attention? This is the time […]
Getting into an accident while on your bicycle can be very dangerous, especially in the Greenville area. It can be shocking and nerve-wracking for you. Your injuries might be more severe because your body isn’t as protected while on your bicycle. Let’s take a look at what you should do after the accident, so you can be better prepared if […]