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As an injured accident victim, the more educated you are, the easier it will be to not only choose the right injury attorney, but to know what legal actions you need to take in order to receive your rightful compensation.  The below personal injury books and reports strive to educate and empower Carolina injury victims.  

Carolina Car & Motorcycle Accidents

North Carolina Motorcycle Accident Injury Guide

North Carolina Motorcycle Accident Injury Guide This consumer report focuses on what to do if you or a loved one was hurt in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina.
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Crashes Caused by Trucks

How to Deal with an Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist

What You Need To Know About Uninsured/Barely Insured Drivers: Secrets To Protecting Yourself If They Injure You In A Car Accident This FREE special report provides answers to key questions if you’ve been involved in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver. Some of these important questions include... Will your repair bills and any medical bills be covered? Will your insurance rates go up if the other driver doesn’t have adequate insurance? What if you’re the victim of a hit-and-run? You need to read this report to find the answers to these questions and much more. If you have additional questions, fill out our quick contact form or give us a call at 1-800-752-0042.
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Medical Malpractice/Doctor Mistakes

Top Ten Tips From Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Top Ten Tips From Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyers Patient Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims tells the consumer what an "insider" lawyer practicing medical malpractice law daily has learned. The must have guide for people who have suffered an injury caused by a medical provider. This booklet gives families who may have a medical malpractice or nursing home neglect case the basic tools to understand what to do about this legal problem, whether in Virginia, North Carolina, or elsewhere.
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Information about Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

In-Depth Report: North Carolina Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence Claims

In-Depth Report: North Carolina Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence Claims This report examines types nursing home abuse and neglect. If you suspect your loved one is being abused in a North Carolina nursing home, read this report.
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Brain Damage/Head Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury Guide

Traumatic Brain Injury Guide If you or someone you know suffered severe head trauma (aka a TBI) then you need to read this free guide written by North Carolina brain injury lawyers.
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Railroad Injury/FELA

Dos & Don'ts When Injured on the Job at a Railroad

Dos & Don'ts When Injured at a Railroad: The Railroad Worker's FELA Rights This "blue book" has been reprinted for railroad workers for more than 10 years. It outlines the dos and don'ts, as well as what the FELA covers and much more.
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All Serious Injuries

Best Guide to Car Accident Injuries in North Carolina (NC)

Best Guide to Car Accident Injuries in North Carolina (NC), A Book Telling What You Need to Know if Hurt in a Car If you are reading this guide, chances are you are one of the many people who have suffered an injury or a death in the family on the roads of North Carolina. I hope to anticipate your questions and give you the benefit of my knowledge acquired over more than 20 years handling car crash cases.
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Helpful Child and Teen Safety Tips & Checklist By R. Shapiro, Attorney

Report on Child and Teenager Safety-Checklist As a North Carolina (NC) licensed injury lawyer 20+ years of representing injury victims and their families who have family members who suffered through a child or teen's wrongful death, amputation, paralysis, and other horrible injuries in all sorts of accidents, I want to share my knowledge and provide some helpful tips to parents throughout the Carolinas so their children or teens don't wind up in the hospital with a permanent, life-altering injury. This report offers a unique perspective on a parent’s health and safety tip sheet and an injury prevention checklist for protecting your children or teenagers from preventable injury or even death.
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Learn How Medical Evidence Can Make a Major Difference in Your Case

The Importance of Properly Presented Medical Evidence If you're looking for a personal injury attorney, you want an injury attorney who understands the importance of presenting medical evidence. This free report explains why. Take a moment to read it and you'll understand how critical it is for medical evidence to be presented in a coherent and persuasive manner. It can make a major difference in the outcome of your case.
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Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

DePuy Hip Implant Recall - Your Legal Options

DePuy Hip Implant Recall Highlights Problems with Oversight of Medical Devices The recall of a DePuy replacement hip device called the ASR XL Acetabular System leaves many patients in pain and in need of new implants. Learn your options.
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If You've Taken Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella, You Should Read this Report

Dangerous Drugs: Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella Birth Control Pills Cause Blood Clots, Stroke, and Even Death Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella prescription birth control pills are rife with negative, and potentially deadly, side effects. These include blood clots, stroke, gall bladder problems, nausea, sweating, and many more. If you’ve taken Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella this special report is a must-read.
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Boat/Watercraft Accidents

Boating Accident Injury Guide

Boating Accident Injury Guide If you or someone you know was hurt in a boat accident in North Carolina, read this free consumer guide written by NC boat wreck injury lawyers.
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General

Information from Experienced Injury Lawyers about Distracted Driving

Eyes on the Road: Common Factors Leading to Distracted Driving This original, detailed report provides information every driver must know to prevent serious injury in an automobile accident. What are the most common distractions causing car and truck accidents? What are the laws in Virginia and North Carolina about texting and driving? We explain the factors leading to distracted driving, one of the most common elements in car and truck accidents across the country. The report was written by the injury attorneys of Shapiro, Lewis, & Appleton who possess over 100 years of legal experience and are highly qualified in realm of personal injury law.
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What You Must Know About Claims on Behalf of An Injured Minor Child

What You Must Know About Claims on Behalf of An Injured Minor Child A child can suffer an injury in a car accident, house fire, playing with fireworks or an aggressive animal, playing with defective toys or dolls or falling.
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Consumer Guide on What to Do After a Truck Wreck

Best Guide to Truck Accident Injuries: Read Before Talking to Any Adjuster An accident involving a commercial truck like an 18-wheeler, big rig, or tractor-trailer can create a complex legal situation since commercial trucks are regulated by federal laws. This is just one of the many reasons why you should take a moment to download this free consume guide so you'll be prepared in case you're involved in a wreck with a commercial truck.
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Don't Become a Victim. Learn about the Top 5 Surgical Errors

Surgeries Gone Wrong: The Top 5 Surgical Errors and how NOT to Become a Victim Most people don't realize medical mistakes account for more deaths than car accidents and breast cancer...COMBINED. This is one of the reasons why you need to read our special report on surgical errors. If you or someone you know plans to have surgery any time in the future, it is absolutely essential for you to be aware of what can go wrong and, more importantly, how to prevent those common mistakes. What are the big 5 medical surgeries that have common, but devestating complications? We tell you which they are, what the common mistakes are, what the complications can be, and you and your family will know how to avoid the errors and what questions to ask.
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What You Need to Do If Injured in An Airplane Crash

Safety Guide on How to Avoid and Survive a Small Plane Crash Small airplane crashes can be horrific for the pilot and passengers who have the misfortune of being involved. These types of plane crashes are different from commercial airline accidents since a small plane exposes the people inside the aircraft to more brunt force and heightens the risk of serious injury or death. If you or a loved one was involved in a small airplane crash, this guide is for you. It examines the various regulations small airplane operators and owners must follow. It examines the types of insurance that are available to help compensate people who have been hurt in accidents. It also discusses ways to avoid becoming a victim in these types of accidents. After you’ve had a chance to read through this guide, please contact our firm so we can discuss your legal options. Our number is 1-800-752-0042
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What Railroad Claim Agents Won't Tell You (But You Must Know)

What Railroad Claim Agents Won't Tell You (But You Must Know) The railroad claim agent's secrets revealed by railroad injury attorney insiders-point by point details cover everything from a first medical exam to permanent injuries, and what can be recovered.
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