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 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 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 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...
Continue ReadingEmployees are right to expect to work in a safe and healthy environment. In fact, employers have a responsibility to provide their employees with a safe workplace. Unfortunately, many people work in environments that expose them to harmful substances...
Continue ReadingAccording to the North Carolina Department of Insurance, with few exceptions, all businesses employing three or more employees in North Carolina must carry workers’ compensation insurance. This mandatory coverage rule assures all North Carolina workers have the right to...
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 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...
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