In the realm of technological advancement, self-driving cars have emerged as a groundbreaking innovation promising convenience, safety, and efficiency on the roads. However, with innovation comes the need for clarity in legal matters, particularly when accidents involving autonomous vehicles...
Continue ReadingFoot injuries hurt. There is no doubt about that. Even just stubbing a toe can bring a person to their knees. A fracture can be even more debilitating. If you’ve suffered a fractured foot on the job in North...
Continue ReadingFollowing a workplace accident, many things may be asked of you, including providing a recorded statement to your employer’s workers’ comp insurance company. You should not give the recorded statement until you speak with legal counsel. You may wonder...
Continue ReadingThere are a lot of great 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)...
Continue ReadingIf you’re wondering about workers’ compensation and the average settlement for spinal fusion surgery, workers’ comp payouts vary. The National Council of Compensation Insurance reported that the average workers’ compensation settlements in the U.S. were valued at $37,000 and...
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 ReadingWorkers’ compensation insurance provides wages and medical benefits to individuals suffering work-related injuries or illnesses. In North Carolina, no compensation is due for the first seven days of lost time unless the disability lasts more than twenty-one days. For...
Continue ReadingAlmost 13% of drivers in the United States and 7.4% of drivers in North Carolina do not have car insurance. If these drivers cause an accident, victims may struggle to get compensation for their damages. For reasons like this,...
Continue ReadingIf you were in a vehicle accident that was caused by someone else’s negligent behavior, you should not be held financially responsible for the physical, mental, emotional, and financial damage they have caused. Unfortunately, receiving the compensation you deserve...
Continue ReadingIf you were injured due to the careless or intentional acts of someone else, there is a good chance that you will be coping with more than just the financial pain. Some injuries are greater than financial damage and...
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