Posts by Fisher Stark P.A.
9 Things To Do After A Car Accident
“What Should You Do After An Auto Accident?” We understand that being involved in a car accident can be a very traumatic and troubling event, but a lot of the emotional and financial stress you might suffer can be lessened by following certain steps to make sure you are safe and protected … at the…
Read MoreWhat is Post-Concussion Syndrome?
Post-Concussion Syndrome – What You Need to Know Post-Concussion Syndrome occurs when the symptoms from a concussion persist beyond the time a health care professional would consider normal for the particular patient. Concussions are, by definition, a type of brain damage. These traumatic brain injuries are commonly seen in car crash victims. Concussions are caused…
Read MoreFatal Car Wrecks – What To Do After a Deadly Auto Accident
How to Prevent a Deadly Car Wreck from Destroying Your Family Unfortunately, with the number of vehicles on our roads today, deadly traffic accidents can occur at an alarming rate. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are more than 6 million motor vehicle accidents per year in the U.S. So in 2020,…
Read MoreTop 3 Causes of Bicycle Accidents in WNC
What Causes Bicycle Accidents in WNC? The mountains of western North Carolina are full of breath-taking views and great biking trails. It also is full of winding roads and tight turns. These mountain roads can cause bicycle accidents due to negligent drivers. In this article we will point out the main causes of bicycle…
Read More16 Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Truck vs. auto accidents are considered more dangerous than the typical car crash due to the truck’s incredible weight and size. A typical passenger vehicle usually weighs about 4,000 pounds on average while a truck (an 18-wheeler in particular) weighs up to about 80,000 pounds. Therefore, it’s easier to realize why truck accidents are…
Read MoreHoliday Drunk Drinking – 2021
Did you know how often car accidents happen during the holidays? Last year 140 American lives were lost on Christmas day due to drunk driving. 123 were lost on New Years Day. New Year’s Day is the deadliest day for alcohol-related crashes,with 58% of crashes being alcohol related. 25% of adults admit that they…
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How to Get a Car Crash Report in North Carolina
[Holiday Car Accidents 2021]
Had an Auto Accident During the Holidays? How to Get a Crash Report – Quick & Easy After a motor vehicle accident, it is understandable to feel anxious. You might have difficulty thinking clearly due to stress, or possibly the physical effects of shock if you sustained an injury. Car accidents in Asheville are often…
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Scientists Believe that this Little Known Protein
Can Help Analyze Long Term Traumatic Brain Injuries
Can a Little Wiggly Piece of Protein (Neurofilament Light) Detect Traumatic Brain Damage that Won’t Appear for Years? Unfortunately, brain damage from trauma occurs all too frequently. Typically, the hospital emergency room doctors are looking at brain trauma from a triage perspective. A scan or imaging of the brain typically is used only rules…
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Frightening NC Car Accident Death Stats
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Fisher Stark P.A. Releases a New Infographic “North Carolina Car Accident Statistics” Did You Know: In 2019 alone there were 285, 074 traffic collisions? Almost 73% of NC car wrecks occurred mostly during daylight hours (7:00am to 7:00pm)? Over 125,200 people were injured (enough to fill UNC’s Smith Center almost 6 times)? 1,470 people were…
Read MoreBalancing the Scales and the Golden Rule [Personal Injury Cases]
Balancing the Scales Fairly in Your Personal Injury Case In court rooms across America you will often find a picture or a statute of the Lady of Justice, a blindfolded woman holding a sword and balance scales. The blindfold represents the impartiality and objectivity of the law. The law does not let outside factors, such…
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