There 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 ReadingIf an accident caused by someone else’s negligence injured you, you’re likely dealing with everything from physical pain to emotional trauma to the stress associated with trying to figure out how to pay for your medical care and other...
Continue ReadingSuffering a shoulder injury at work can be debilitating and devastating. It may keep you out of work and render you incapable of performing daily tasks. Whether you were involved in a workplace accident, sustained an acute shoulder injury,...
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina has many major highways and nearly 8 million registered drivers. With so many people on the road at once, truck accidents are inevitable. These accidents can be catastrophic and cause long-term harm. The attorneys at Mehta &...
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 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 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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