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Western North Carolina’s Dangerous Highways & Scenic Roadways
The Mountains of Western North Carolina are filled with rural roads and beautiful scenic highways. However, in cities like Asheville, Marion, and Lenoir the number of fatalities on these rural roads is higher than the more urban cities of North Carolina, especially at night. But the count isn’t solely because of these rural roads; our…
Read MoreWhat Causes Trucking Accidents?
The Top Causes of Big Rig Trucking Accidents Trucking accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, including death. In fact, in 2018 alone more than 4,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks. On average that’s more than 10 people a day. Accidents involving large trucks like 18 wheelers, semi-trucks, tractor trailers, and other…
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Hidden Signs of a Serious Head Injury
(Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms)
Serious Head Injury Symptoms “How do you know if you have experienced a traumatic brain injury?” Identifying a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be difficult, even when victims are treated in the emergency room or urgent care. Doctors often miss some of the signs and symptoms of a TBI. Also, some symptoms of brain injuries…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury – A Survival Guide for Families
A Survival Guide for Families of Traumatic Brain Injury Victims Suffering a traumatic brain injury is life altering, not only for the patient, but also for their families. Things may not be the same, home life and relationships have to adapt and adjust to accommodate the recovery and rehabilitation of their loved one. There are…
Read MoreDrunk Driving Accidents in Asheville NC
Drunk Driving? Serious Injuries & Fatal Accidents Are Common Did you know, that the NIAAA (U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) reports that drunk drivers play a role in a full 40 percent of every traffic death over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season? While the holiday season sees an uptick in…
Read MoreBoating & Jet Ski Accidents and Injuries
Recreational Boating & Jet Ski Accidents (Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries) In 2019, the Coast Guard counted 4,168 accidents that involved 613 deaths, 2,559 injuries and approximately $55 million dollars of damage to property because of recreational boating accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating or personal watercraft…
Read MoreWhat is Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
The truth about underinsured motorist coverage and why is it important? Underinsured/Uninsured motorist insurance protects the policy holder if they are in an accident with an at-fault driver who does not have liability insurance. North Carolina law requires all vehicles with a valid North Carolina registration to have continuous liability insurance. However, this does not…
Read MoreWhat Tests are Done for Traumatic Brain Injury? (TBI Test)
Specialized Testing For Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common and accounts for more than 3 million emergency department visits per year in the United States. The majority of these visits are for mild injuries, mostly the result of falls and motor vehicle crashes. The challenge for doctors is to identify which of…
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Wrong Way Car Crashes
(Head On Crash Injuries)
Common Causes of Wrong Way Car Wrecks & Head-on Collisions On Sunday afternoon on November 29, 2020, near Asheville, NC, there was crash on I-240 westbound between two vehicles. Officers on the scene say in their initial reports that it appears the crash was caused by one of the drivers going the wrong way on…
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Losing Consciousness After a Head Injury?
(Traumatic Brain Injuries)
Experienced Unconsciousness After a Serious Head Injury? Here’s What You Need to Know Originally published Dec 3rd 2020. Last updated September 11th 2024 Unconsciousness occurs when someone suddenly becomes unable to respond to stimuli, appearing as though they are asleep. This state can last anywhere from a few seconds, such as when someone faints, to…
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