Over 67,000 North Carolina workers were hurt on the job in 2021. Thankfully, most employers in our state provide workers’ compensation insurance to cover these injuries. That said, many don’t realize workers’ comp only covers certain incidents. If you...
Continue ReadingYes, in some cases, firefighters can receive PTSD workers’ comp benefits. PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder, which can result in symptoms like intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, and heightened alertness that profoundly impact their daily functioning and career longevity....
Continue ReadingFirefighters in North Carolina face immediate dangers in their life-saving work and long-term health risks long after the flames are extinguished. Unfortunately, there’s a correlation between fighting fires and cancer development. In many cases, firefighter workers’ comp will provide...
Continue ReadingPersonal injuries exact a huge toll in the United States, costing over $1.2 trillion in 2021 alone. On a personal level, sustaining an injury is often a devastating and life-changing experience. Of course, it can happen in many ways....
Continue ReadingNavigating the aftermath of losing a beloved family member in a car accident is daunting, especially when the collision was preventable. Surviving family members have legal rights if someone else’s negligence is responsible for your loved one’s death. One...
Continue ReadingFirefighting 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 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...
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