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Continue ReadingWhen most people think of workplace injuries, accidents resulting in serious injury often come to mind. However, work injuries do not necessarily need to be the result of an accident. In some cases, repetitive movements can have a negative...
Continue ReadingThe average cost to workers’ compensation insurance for a knee injury is $33,153. This includes $17,757 in medical expenses and $15,396 in other forms of compensation, according to the National Safety Council. “Other forms of compensation” include lost wages,...
Continue ReadingCar accidents happen every single day. However, if you are involved in a car accident with no insurance, it can complicate the situation. Many clients come to us asking, I was involved in a car accident without insurance—what now?...
Continue ReadingThe immense pain of losing a loved one is amplified when their death is caused by the actions of another. While monetary compensation cannot bring a loved one back, it can help ease the financial burdens experienced with their...
Continue ReadingWorkplace injuries can happen anywhere. Even in an office, injuries can occur. With that said, some workplaces are more dangerous than others. Working around heavy machinery is particularly dangerous. Heavy equipment accidents can cause severe injuries, more so than...
Continue ReadingWorkplace accidents happen every single day. Fortunately, North Carolina has workers’ compensation to help to struggle injured workers. Nonetheless, injured employees may not receive all the benefits they deserve, or workers’ comp may deny claims altogether in certain instances....
Continue ReadingWorkplace injuries or illness often result in lost wages, mounting medical bills, and anxiety for you and your family. In North Carolina, suffering an injury on the job may entitle you to benefits and a portion of your wages...
Continue ReadingSuffering an injury on the job can be a stressful experience. You may wonder whether workers’ comp will cover any medical bills. You may also wonder whether your employer plans to offer light-duty work while you recover. Contact a...
Continue ReadingIf you have filed a North Carolina workers’ compensation claim and the insurance company has accepted it to be compensable, you are entitled to receive disability compensation if you lose wages at work due to your injury. The North...
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