Workplace 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 ReadingFirefighters in North Carolina face immediate dangers in their life-saving work and long-term health risks long after the flames are extinguished. Unfortunately, there’s a correlation between fighting fires and cancer development. In many cases, firefighter workers’ comp will provide...
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 ReadingNavigating the aftermath of losing a beloved family member in a car accident is daunting, especially when the collision was preventable. Surviving family members have legal rights if someone else’s negligence is responsible for your loved one’s death. One...
Continue ReadingNavigating the aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, particularly when the other driver is uninsured. It’s estimated that more than seven percent of drivers in North Carolina don’t have auto insurance. While North Carolina isn’t in the...
Continue ReadingYou might miss work for days, weeks, or even months when you suffer injuries in a North Carolina car accident. But you shouldn’t be forced to struggle financially because of another driver’s negligence. Fortunately, you can present a wage...
Continue ReadingWhen a vehicle hits a pedestrian, you might assume the driver was at fault. But can a pedestrian be at fault for causing a car accident? Yes, a pedestrian can be at fault, especially if they violate the rules...
Continue ReadingAs first responders, firefighters put themselves in harm’s way for the public’s safety. As a result, firefighters face unique risks of injuries and illness that should be covered by the state’s workers’ compensation system. North Carolina’s workers’ compensation law...
Continue ReadingInjuries to ankles are common injuries in the workplace. If you’ve injured your ankle at work, you may worry about medical bills and income loss from taking time off. Workers’ compensation aims to ease this burden on the injured...
Continue ReadingChoosing the best personal injury lawyer for you is a lot like finding the right pair of shoes: they must be a good fit for the intended purpose. When you have an injury due to an accident, you probably...
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