Despite its name, the medical condition commonly referred to as “tennis elbow” is not a condition that’s exclusive to professional tennis players. It can affect many types of North Carolina workers. Every year there are dozens of new, work-related...
Continue ReadingKnee injuries are common in the North Carolina workers’ comp system. Every year we represent many workers with a knee injury workers’ comp case. Knees are complex structures and have a lot of moving parts. That’s why employees can...
Continue ReadingUndocumented workers have the same rights to workers’ compensation coverage for work injuries as any other employee. Some companies disregard so-called “illegal immigrants” injured at work. But the mere fact that someone might be regarded as an “illegal immigrant”...
Continue ReadingIf the pandemic has demonstrated anything, it’s shown us who is an essential worker and who isn’t. One of those groups of essential workers that are important to the smooth running of our society is air transportation workers. Our...
Continue ReadingAs the world’s largest retailer, Amazon employs more than 1.3 million people, according to a 2021 report. While any employer with that many workers should expect some workplace injuries, many Amazon workers face particularly hazardous conditions. If you’ve been...
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina has statutes of limitations for different types of lawsuits. A “statute of limitations” refers to the time in which an injured party must bring a claim for damages. Failure to bring a claim or initiate a lawsuit...
Continue ReadingYou may have a lot of questions when you injure yourself at work. Some questions relate to what happens, how you’ll get your medical bills paid, and who’s going to pay you when you’re out of work due to...
Continue ReadingLowes is one of the largest employers in the United States, with well over 200,000 full-time employees and 120,000 part-time employees. With Lowes corporate headquarters in North Carolina, Lowes employs several thousand people in the state. It is one...
Continue ReadingBack injuries suffered while at work can be devastating. They may cause you to be out of work for a considerable amount of time, require surgery, and prevent you from returning to your prior profession at all. Understandably, many...
Continue ReadingThere are a lot of wonderful tradeoffs for your hard work: money, skills, relationships, etc. But sometimes a work accident can damage your health. Fortunately, many employees who suffer a work injury are eligible to receive workers’ (or workman’s)...
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