The nationwide statistics regarding elder abuse are extremely unsettling. According to the United States Department of Justice, about 10% of U.S. citizens over the age of 60 will suffer from a form of elder abuse each year. Many older Americans suffer from more than...
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What is Social Security Disability Insurance?
In North Carolina, workers with disabilities may receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits to help meet their living expenses. But it is important to comply with all of the requirements and procedures for SSDI or you may lose important rights and this...
21-year-old man killed in North Carolina crash
A driver faces multiple charges in connection with a recent fatal accident in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, a 22-year-old man was driving a stolen 2014 Acura ILX and speeding when he hit a 2007 Toyota Camry with a...
Lost your sight on the job? Consider workers’ compensation
You were working when you felt something enter your eyes. You didn’t think much of it at the time, but whatever you were exposed to started to sting. By the time you knew how serious it was and started washing out your eyes in the eyewash station, you knew that some...
North Carolina can be a dangerous state for teen drivers
The Tar Heel State may be one of the deadliest for young drivers. This comes from a recent study from the website Value Penguin. According to their data, North Carolina's teen fatality rate is 64% higher than the national average, with an average rate of 2.36...
