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No. North Carolina has no statute or regulation that requires drivers to wear shoes, so driving barefoot is not a traffic violation. It can still matter after a crash, though, if the lack of footwear contributed to a loss...
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Airbag deployment is one of the most visible signs of a serious crash, but it doesn’t automatically mean a vehicle is a total loss. Still, it often raises an important question: if airbags deploy, is the car totaled under...
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A torn biceps tendon is a work injury that can require surgery, time off, and months of rehabilitation, and North Carolina workers’ compensation pays for medical care, lost wages, and a permanent impairment benefit tied to the arm. In...
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If you’ve suffered a workplace injury and are dealing with emotional distress, you may be wondering, Can I sue my employer for emotional distress? The short answer in North Carolina is no—workers’ compensation laws prevent employees from suing their...
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There is no more terrifying sound on the road than the repeated thuds of a chain-reaction crash. One moment you are braking to avoid a hazard, and the next, you are caught in the middle of a tangle of...
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Key Takeaways Rotator cuff injuries typically restrict lifting, pushing, pulling, and overhead activities, directly limiting the type of work you can legally be required to perform. Employers must honor physician-imposed work restrictions under NC workers’ compensation law, and ignoring...
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In North Carolina workers’ compensation cases, the difference between aggravation vs. exacerbation can mean the difference between a successful claim and a denied one. Aggravation involves a new or permanent worsening of a pre-existing condition due to a work-related...
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Workplace accidents happen every single day. Fortunately, North Carolina has workers’ compensation to help to struggle injured workers. Nonetheless, injured employees may not receive all the benefits they deserve, or workers’ comp may deny claims altogether in certain instances....
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Nausea after a car accident can signal a concussion, internal bleeding or another injury, and it can also come from stress and adrenaline. Go to the emergency room now if nausea comes with a severe headache, repeated vomiting, confusion,...
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Pain changes how you understand time. Minutes at a desk feel longer than hours on your feet when your back, hips, or knees refuse to cooperate. Many employers tell injured employees to return to “sedentary duty” even when sitting...
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