Vehicle manufacturers design many safety features such as seat belts, head rests and air bags to protect your head and chest from absorbing the impact that typically occurs in a crash. Unfortunately, the force of that impact can then shift to your spine.Here are four...
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How points on your driver’s license work
When a cop pulls you over for a traffic offense and gives you a ticket, more than just irritation and inconvenience occur. A ticket also comes with lasting consequences, which is why it is not always best to just pay the fine and move on.Traffic citations add...
3 essential elements to include in your parenting plan
Dividing property and money during a divorce may seem complicated, but splitting these may seem simple in comparison to figuring out timesharing with kids. Creating a fundamental visitation agreement is crucial in the success of your post-divorce parenting.A parenting...
5 safety tips for summer driving
Did you know that summer is the most dangerous time of year to drive? According to federal crash data, the deadliest months for traffic crashes are July and August. While summer may be the perfect time to relax and have fun, these facts prove that you need to exercise...
A rear-end collision and a life-changing brain injury
Motor vehicle accidents and falls cause most of the traumatic brain injuries that people suffer annually in our country.Even if you are in a car crash as seemingly minor as a rear-end collision, it can result in a life-changing brain injury. A little accident...
Why blowing off your court date is a really bad idea
When you get a traffic ticket in North Carolina, your first inclination may be to just ignore it, especially if you are merely passing through this state on the way to or from your home state to or from somewhere else. Making such a decision, however, could get you in...
Are you a nonresident ticketed for speeding on I-95?
Perhaps you are a resident of Virginia and were traveling through North Carolina when you received a ticket for speeding on Interstate 95.How will this affect your driving record? How do you handle it? What happens now? What happenedFirst, there was a vehicle stopped...
Common locations where slip-and-fall injuries occur
Slipping and falling can cause various injuries, including sprains, fractures and brain trauma. According to recent statistics, slip-and-fall accidents account for approximately 1 million emergency room visits each year. Due to the severity of this issue, it is...
Understanding the different trust beneficiaries
A proper estate plan has a number of important elements. For some parties, that may include a trust.As with the estate plan itself, it is important to understand the terminology of a trust in order to utilize it properly. One of the most crucial terms in the...
How to avoid or shorten a driver’s license suspension
Like most North Carolinians, you use your driver’s license every day. After all, getting to work, buying groceries, entertaining yourself and other routine events typically require driving. As you probably know, though, you do not have a legal right to drive on...


