Fatigue can wreak havoc on our health. However, it poses more significant risks on the road. Drowsy driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. The NHTSA shared these tips to avoid getting sleepy on the road: Get at least seven hours of sleep...
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What should I do at the scene of a car accident?
After a car accident, you may feel shocked and confused. However, it is important to maintain composure and get the essential information you need for your claim. If you got into a minor car accident, you could follow these standard procedures at the scene: If your...
Older workers seeking non-traditional jobs due to discrimination
Gig work and side hustles are popular amongst young adults trying to make a bit of extra money while in college or working a second job to save for a house or start their own business. Older workers are also increasingly interested in work-from-home opportunities,...
What should I do after a car crash?
Car crashes are scary, but preparing for them now can make them much less scary when they happen. There are ways to prepare for a Fayetteville, North Carolina, car crash. Gear up First, get a dashboard camera to make sure you have evidence of who caused the accident....
Successful retaliation claims must satisfy three elements
Working life has changed a lot in recent years, but the laws governing workplace behavior, primarily Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (CRA), remain operative. While many may believe the laws focus on employee behavior ( as with sexual harassment cases) or...
Recent wage and hour case highlights challenges workers face
By law in North Carolina, workers are required to receive a minimum wage and be protected by other regulations. Employers are aware of this and must adhere to the rules. However, many workers—often entry level, young or immigrants—are not up to date on what they are...
North Carolina has the fifth highest vehicle fatality rate
North Carolina ranked fifth in the states having the most fatal accidents in 2020 based on population, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. Other data compiled at the end of 2022 are also disturbing. Fatalities North Carolina, according to the...
Important federal employment laws
American workers have fewer rights than workers in many other countries. But the rights provided by the federal government are important. Federal laws In addition to North Carolina’s labor laws, employers must also recognize employee rights imposed by federal...
Dram shop laws and assigning fault to bar or retailer
It’s not easy to navigate the aftermath of an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. A drunk driving accident could leave a victim with significant pain and suffering, making it difficult to focus on their legal rights because of their prominent injuries and...
Emotional trauma is common after a car accident
It may come as a shock to our readers, but the most dangerous act you do in any given day is drive your car. And, for many, you do it every day. Millions of car crashes happen every day, and people are injured and killed as a result. However, we often focus on the...