Sternum and Rib Fractures in Motor Vehicle Crashes: What Victims Should Know
Sternum and rib fractures are common injuries in car accidents due to the forceful impact and the position of the seatbelt and steering wheel. These fractures occur when the bones crack or break under extreme pressure, often during a sudden stop or collision.
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Motor Vehicle Accidents, Car Wrecks, and Personal Injury in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Winston-Salem has recently been named the deadliest city in the country for rush-hour driving, with 32% of fatal crashes happening during peak commute times, compared to the national average of 23%. In Forsyth County, home to Winston-Salem, over 12,000 crashes were reported in the county in 2023. Between 2017 and 2021, the city saw 124 deadly crashes, with nearly one-third occurring between 7–9 a.m. and 5–7 p.m., placing it well above other North Carolina cities in terms of rush-hour fatality risk.
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Motor Vehicle Accidents, Car Wrecks, and Personal Injury in Durham, N.C.
Durham, North Carolina, continues to experience a high rate of motor vehicle accidents. In 2023, Durham County reported a total of over 10,000 crashes, resulting in over 3,000 injuries . On average, around 23 people die in Durham, North Carolina from motor vehicle accidents. These statistics underscore the persistent traffic safety challenges facing Durham’s roadways.
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Motor Vehicle Accidents, Car Wrecks, and Personal Injury in Buncombe County, N.C.
Buncombe County, home to major cities like Ashville, continues to report high crash numbers, ranking among the top counties in North Carolina for motor vehicle accidents in 2023. In 2023 Buncombe County reported almost 8,000 crashes, with over 2,400 resulting in injuries and over 40 fatalities. Buncombe County remains a hotspot for serious and fatal crashes due to heavy commuter traffic, mountain road conditions, and high-speed corridors throughout the Asheville area.
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New Federal Bill Proposed: Pesticide Injury Accountability Act
On July 17, 2025, Cory Booker, a United States Senator, introduced new legislation called the Pesticide Injury Accountability Act. This federal bill would give individuals who have been harmed by pesticides the federal right of action to sue the manufacturers of the toxic products. The bill proposes an amendment to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), that would create a federal cause of action for people who suffer bodily injury or property damage from pesticide exposure, even in states that currently shield manufacturers from liability.
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Involved in a Car Accident in Middlesex County, New Jersey?
Middlesex County continues to experience some of the highest crash rates in New Jersey, leading the state in fatal crashed reported. In 2022, Middlesex County reported over 24,000 car crashes, with over 64 resulting in fatalities. Route 1 alone has accounted for at least 45 of those fatalities, according to recent reports on dangerous roads in the area.
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Involved in a Car Accident in Ocean County, New Jersey?
Motor vehicle accidents are increasing in Ocean County, New Jersey, especially during busy tourist seasons in the summer months as people travel to the shore. Due to a large influx of vacationers in Ocean County during the summer months, traffic increases, and the roads become significantly busier, resulting in more car accidents.
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PFAS in Greensboro: Understanding the Risks
Greensboro residents continue to face concerns over PFAS contamination in their drinking water. These “forever chemicals” are linked to serious health risks and are known to persist in the environment and accumulate in the human body, raising long-term public health concerns.
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PFAS in Fayetteville: Understanding the Risks
Fayetteville residents face ongoing concerns about PFAS contamination, industrial chemicals linked to serious health risks, including cancer, liver damage, immune system dysfunction, and developmental problems in children. Known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS accumulate in the environment and human bodies, raising long-term health concerns.
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PFAS in the Cape Fear River: Understanding the Risks for North Carolina Communities
The Cape Fear River is a critical water source for residents through North Carolina, but it has also become one of the most PFAS-contaminated waterways in the country. PFAS, known as “forever chemicals”, persist in the environment, accumulate in the body, and are linked to serious health risks.
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