Firefighting 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...
Continue ReadingNavigating the aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, particularly when the other driver is uninsured. It’s estimated that more than seven percent of drivers in North Carolina don’t have auto insurance. While North Carolina isn’t in the...
Continue ReadingAs a North Carolina State employee navigating a workers’ comp claim, you might be eligible for salary continuation benefits. This program can provide your pre-injury wage if you were injured in a qualifying event. However, salary continuation only applies...
Continue ReadingCar accidents are unpredictable and can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor cuts to life-altering disabilities. The most common car accident injuries range from soft tissue injuries to traumatic brain injuries. If you suffered injuries in an...
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 ReadingYou might miss work for days, weeks, or even months when you suffer injuries in a North Carolina car accident. But you shouldn’t be forced to struggle financially because of another driver’s negligence. Fortunately, you can present a wage...
Continue ReadingGetting hurt at work can be harrowing, and even more so if you suffer more than one injury on the clock. If your work causes you to incur multiple injuries, workers’ comp can cover all necessary medical treatments and...
Continue ReadingBeing involved in a car accident is always stressful, but it’s often worse when you’re hit by a drunk driver. Driving drunk is a crime in every state for good reason. Drunk drivers were involved in 31% of fatal...
Continue ReadingWhen a vehicle hits a pedestrian, you might assume the driver was at fault. But can a pedestrian be at fault for causing a car accident? Yes, a pedestrian can be at fault, especially if they violate the rules...
Continue ReadingAs first responders, firefighters put themselves in harm’s way for the public’s safety. As a result, firefighters face unique risks of injuries and illness that should be covered by the state’s workers’ compensation system. North Carolina’s workers’ compensation law...
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