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 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 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 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...
Continue ReadingOver 67,000 North Carolina workers were hurt on the job in 2021. Thankfully, most employers in our state provide workers’ compensation insurance to cover these injuries. That said, many don’t realize workers’ comp only covers certain incidents. If you...
Continue ReadingYes, in some cases, firefighters can receive PTSD workers’ comp benefits. PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder, which can result in symptoms like intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, and heightened alertness that profoundly impact their daily functioning and career longevity....
Continue ReadingFirefighting is a high-risk profession, and one of the most pervasive dangers firefighters face is smoke inhalation. Over time, smoke inhalation can wreak havoc on your lungs and overall health. What happens when the exposure causes you to become...
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