Workers’ compensation insurance provides wages and medical benefits to individuals suffering work-related injuries or illnesses. In North Carolina, no compensation is due for the first seven days of lost time unless the disability lasts more than twenty-one days. For...
Continue ReadingAlmost 13% of drivers in the United States and 7.4% of drivers in North Carolina do not have car insurance. If these drivers cause an accident, victims may struggle to get compensation for their damages. For reasons like this,...
Continue ReadingWorkplace injuries can happen to anyone, regardless of the industry or the safety measures in place. Employees who get injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. But navigating the workers’ compensation system can be overwhelming, especially...
Continue ReadingIf you were in a vehicle accident that was caused by someone else’s negligent behavior, you should not be held financially responsible for the physical, mental, emotional, and financial damage they have caused. Unfortunately, receiving the compensation you deserve...
Continue ReadingIf you were injured due to the careless or intentional acts of someone else, there is a good chance that you will be coping with more than just the financial pain. Some injuries are greater than financial damage and...
Continue ReadingOver 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...
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