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A commercial vehicle crash happens in seconds. What occurs in the aftermath can have consequences that last much longer. Knowing what to do after a truck accident can go a long way toward protecting your health and legal right to seek compensation in North Carolina. Here’s what you need to know. Prioritize Safety and Document the […]
As Americans, we spend a lot of time in our cars. According to the Federal Highway Administration, the average person puts 13,476 miles on the odometer a year, roughly the equivalent of driving between New York and Los Angeles five times. At an average speed of 45 miles per hour, that’s almost 300 hours, or […]
Workplace violence can happen in almost any work environment. It may involve a co-worker, supervisor, customer, patient, client, visitor, stranger, or someone from the worker’s personal life who comes to the jobsite. In some cases, the incident is a sudden physical attack. In others, it may involve threats, intimidation, or escalating behavior that leaves an […]
If you have been injured at work in Durham, Sanford, Raleigh, Fayetteville, or anywhere else in North Carolina, and you are receiving treatment, there is a good chance the insurance carrier will eventually arrange what is called an “independent medical evaluation,” or IME. The name sounds reassuring. The reality is often something quite different. Understanding […]
Why Asking the Right Questions Matters Have you been hurt on the job in North Carolina? If so, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The benefits can pay for your medical expenses, offset a portion of the lost wages you cannot earn while you are healing, and reimburse you for the effects of […]
After responding to a North Carolina car accident call, the investigating police officer is tasked with preparing an official report. If you were involved in a collision, the official North Carolina car accident report could be a key part of your personal injury attorney’s initial information-gathering process. What Is Included in an NC Crash Report? […]
On March 25, 1911, a devastating fire tore through the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City. In less than half an hour, 146 workers were killed. Most were young immigrant women and teenage girls who had come to America seeking opportunity. Instead, they found themselves trapped in a burning building with few safe ways to […]
Many North Carolina motorcycle riders argue that state law should let them split lanes of traffic to avoid intense traffic, unpredictable weather, and other hazards. However, when it comes to the question of “Is lane splitting legal in North Carolina?” the answer is generally “No.” So, before you try lane splitting on your motorcycle in […]
An NC workers’ comp ghost policy is a policy that insures no one. The purchase of such a policy results in a certificate of insurance that a company can use to prove it has purchased “coverage” when it enters into a contract to provide work for a principal contractor. Why Businesses Use Ghost Policies in […]
Most employees know that workers’ compensation benefits help cover medical expenses and a portion of their lost wages when they are injured on the job. However, some workers mistakenly limit their view to purely physical injuries, such as burns, broken bones, and amputations. Can workers in North Carolina qualify for workers’ compensation benefits if their […]
