In 2023, there were 284,157 traffic crashes in North Carolina — and more than 1,500 collisions were fatal. Most of these crashes could be avoided. Statistics show that 94% of car accidents are caused by human error and, therefore, preventable. As experts search for ways…
Every day, people across the country see their lives disrupted by a car accident. A vehicle is damaged. A driver and their passengers are injured. In the worst-case scenario, a life is lost. According to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, in a recent…
A dog bite can drastically alter the course of your life in a matter of seconds. A dog may provide little warning that it’ll act aggressively, and the shock of the attack can cause lifelong physical injuries and permanent emotional distress.
It’s always nice to have friends and family around for the holidays; beloved pets are no exception. Dogs are family, too. But for them, the holiday hustle and bustle—new people, strange dogs, unfamiliar decorations, and tempting food—can be stressful.
The phrase “man’s best friend” conjures images of people with big smiles and dogs by their side, wagging their tails. However, sometimes images are deceiving. When a dog becomes defensive or aggressive and bites someone, it can quickly escalate into a difficult and costly situation.
You may think that you’ll never be the victim of a dog bite, but over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the U.S. every year. Even if you don’t own a pet yourself, you’re still at risk of becoming a dog bite victim.
Officials at the United States Postal Service recently released its annual ranking of top states for dog bites against postal workers, and North Carolina has made the list.
Over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year, and many of those bites are severe enough to cause lasting injuries. Even a friendly dog can become aggressive in seconds, endangering everyone in its path.
