Employees 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 ReadingUnfortunately, experiencing pain and suffering after a severe personal injury is not uncommon. The physical, mental, and emotional pain you face can cause anxiety, depression, grief, insomnia, fear, and even post-traumatic stress disorder, all of which can be worse...
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 ReadingCar accidents are challenging to deal with in the best of circumstances. But discovering that the person who caused your accident lacks automobile insurance can make a bad situation even worse. According to the Insurance Research Council, 12.6 percent...
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...
Continue ReadingWhen you suffer an injury on the job, your mind can race with countless pressing questions. Among the biggest questions is, Can you get fired after an injury at work in North Carolina? Fortunately, employees receiving workers’ compensation benefits...
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 ReadingWrongful death cases in North Carolina often provide compensation to the family members or beneficiaries of a person who has died due to another party’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing. While no amount of money can make up for a...
Continue ReadingCalculating a pain and suffering settlement in North Carolina can be a daunting task. The process of determining liability and the amount of damages is often complex. Pain and suffering settlements are also subjective, which is what can lead...
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