Filing a workers’ compensation claim can be a confusing process. You must follow your employer’s procedures, collect countless medical records, and meet strict deadlines. And in some cases, you might struggle to reach a fair compensation settlement with the...
Continue ReadingIf you were recently injured in a car accident, you might feel stressed and overwhelmed at the thought of paying for medical bills, vehicle repairs, and being out of work while recovering. If you find yourself Googling “getting a...
Continue ReadingIf you are an Amazon employee and were recently injured on the job, you may wonder, “Can I sue Amazon for an injury at work?” If so, how do you go about suing Amazon for your injury? Generally, you...
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 ReadingInjuries at the workplace can happen all too often due to a multitude of hazards. Employees needing to file for workers’ compensation for their injuries include retail workers, construction workers, and others. At Mehta & McConnell, PLLC, our lawyers...
Continue ReadingThe average cost of workers’ compensation insurance for a knee injury is $34,932. This includes $18,293 in medical expenses and $16,639 in other forms of compensation, according to the National Safety Council. “Other forms of compensation” include lost wages,...
Continue ReadingUnion workers often have some of the most dangerous jobs. Like non-union workers, union workers are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if injured on the job. While workers’ compensation for both are similar and the benefits will ultimately be...
Continue ReadingWorkers’ compensation provides benefits to employees who suffer on-the-job injuries. If you recently suffered a head injury at work, you may be searching the internet for average workers’ comp head injury settlements. In North Carolina, an employer with three...
Continue ReadingIf you were recently injured in a car accident, you probably have medical bills stacking up and may not be able to return to work just yet. You may ask yourself, How long does a car accident settlement take?...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been in a T-bone accident in North Carolina, you understand how terrifying and life-altering these collisions can be. As you navigate through the aftermath of such an incident, one pressing question looms large for a T-bone accident:...
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