Over the last decade, ridesharing has exploded in popularity. One of the first companies in the game was Uber, which remains wildly popular among rideshare customers. Although during Covid-19, many Uber drivers found themselves out of work, the demand...
Continue ReadingCar accidents are a sad but unavoidable part of daily life all across the United States. North Carolina is no exception, especially with its rapid population growth. Particularly troublesome are car accidents that occur in construction zones. For perhaps...
Continue ReadingWorkplace injuries can happen to anyone, regardless of the industry or the safety measures in place. Employees who get injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. But navigating the workers’ compensation system can be overwhelming, especially...
Continue ReadingIf you are an immigrant living and working in North Carolina and have been injured on the job, you may be hesitant to file a workers’ compensation claim for fear that it could negatively impact your immigration status. The...
Continue ReadingPersonal injuries exact a huge toll in the United States, costing over $1.2 trillion in 2021 alone. On a personal level, sustaining an injury is often a devastating and life-changing experience. Of course, it can happen in many ways....
Continue ReadingYou may hear a lot about settlements when it comes to Workers’ Compensation claims. You may also be asking yourself “Do all workers’ compensation cases end in a settlement?” No, not all North Carolina Workers’ Compensation cases end in...
Continue ReadingThe loss of a loved one is never easy. If someone is to blame for your loss, you may consider filing a lawsuit. In North Carolina, when a person dies due to another’s negligence, you may be able to...
Continue ReadingAcross the United States, drivers struck and killed an estimated 7,485 pedestrians in 2021. That amounts to 20 pedestrian deaths per day on average. According to 2021 statistics from the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, 12.7% of pedestrians...
Continue ReadingFollowing a work-related injury, it is common for injured employees and their families to be concerned about how they are going to make ends meet, especially when no paycheck is coming in. Knowing the waiting period for North Carolina...
Continue ReadingWhen evaluating workers’ comp vs. personal injury claims, there are a lot of similarities. Both serve to help the injured party deal with the financial burden stemming from their injury or illness, and both may be available to parties...
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