Posts by Warren & Kallianos, PLLC
Should I Go to a Chiropractor After a Car Crash?
If you ever find yourself injured in a car accident, it’s important to seek immediate medical care. The responding emergency personnel can evaluate your injuries at the scene of the crash, and make sure you are transported to the hospital, but the rest is up to you. It’s now in your own hands to follow…
Read MoreComa, Vegetative State, and Brain Death: What are the Differences?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can change your life in an instant, whether you are the victim or a loved one of the victim. Any type of accident can lead to serious brain injuries, including those that force a victim into a coma, vegetative state, or to become brain dead. Today, we wanted to look at…
Read MoreBroker and Shipper Liability in Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks are the backbone of the North Carolina economy. The more of these trucks you see on the roads of Charlotte, the better off the economy is performing. At the same time, these trucks are quite dangerous. Commercial trucks are long, wide, heavy and some carry hazardous loads. What happens when you are involved…
Read MoreThe Dangers Lurking at Water Parks in Charlotte
Summertime is almost here, which means fun in the sun. For those who won’t be making the trip to the coast, water parks offer a fun way to cool down. Every year, thousands of locals and tourists alike will spend time splashing away in places like Carowinds or the US National Whitewater Center. As much…
Read MoreFive Safety Tips for Parents of Teen Drivers
Parents of new teen drivers live with a two-fold sense of anxiety: first, they are worried about their child’s life each time they get behind the wheel, and they are concerned for the lives of the other drivers on the road should their child’s lack of experience cause a crash that hurts someone else. Because…
Read MoreCause of Death and Catastrophic Injuries – Taking a Selfie?
You’ve seen gawking tourists pouting and posing with or without a stick to get a better angle, humans engaged in an odd, new pastime—shooting selfies. Maybe you can be counted among those who love to fill their social media timelines with pics they’ve snapped throughout the day, but especially when traveling and visiting exotic locations.…
Read MoreDid Speeding and Distraction Cause a Fiery I-40 Truck Accident?
On Tuesday May 7, 2019, what turned out to be a deadly tractor-trailer crash occurred on Interstate 40 in McDowell County. A FedEx truck crashed into the rear end of another tractor-trailer because vehicles had slowed for an accident ahead, according to WECT.com. The FedEx truck pushed the tractor-trailer into two other vehicles, it sustained…
Read MoreProving Your Case When a Truck Driver on Drugs Caused Your Injury
Truck accidents are a major concern on U.S. roadways from year to year. In fact, the picture created by the statistics is not a pretty one. In 2017, large truck crashes accounted for 4,102 deaths. The weight of a large truck during impact tends to place the most risk for death on the drivers and…
Read MoreUber and Lyft Want to Help You See Your Doctor
When you are recovering from an injury sustained from a car accident, for instance, or simply from an illness, it is important to attend your scheduled doctor’s visits. However, whether you are too hurt to drive or simply do not have a vehicle to get there, you may need help from an outside source. New…
Read More“Barista Wrist” And Other Injuries Keep Restaurant Workers Sidelined
As with many other industries, the restaurant industry sees its fair share of on-the-job injuries. On average, restaurant employees are absent from work for about 30 days due to various types of injuries. In particular, those employed in coffee shops are highly susceptible to wrist injuries. Referred to as Barista Wrist, this injury can put…
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