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North Carolina’s hurricane season typically starts in early June and runs through late November. Hurricanes can create unavoidable dangers, but not every injury that occurs during or after a storm is simply an unavoidable consequence of severe weather. Property owners, businesses, contractors, and other parties may still have responsibilities to maintain reasonably safe conditions in […]
The twice-annual time changes at the beginning and end of daylight saving time require us to adjust to different morning and evening lighting conditions. The difficulty of adjusting can be especially apparent for people who drive to work and have to adapt to more or less daylight than they’re used to. But do more car […]
As the holiday season approaches, more people will head out for holiday shopping and navigate busy parking lots filled with drivers and pedestrians. Larger crowds at malls and shopping centers mean heavier parking-lot traffic, making pedestrian and car accidents a serious concern. Here are some holiday shopping safety tips from the parking lot accident lawyers […]
If you receive a phone call from the other driver’s insurance company offering you a quick settlement after a car crash in North Carolina, you may ask yourself, “Should I accept the first compensation offer?” Here’s the answer: Almost always, no. This is because the first settlement offer an insurance company makes is often far […]
Halloween is one of the most highly anticipated nights of the year for families with kids. But amid the excitement of dressing up and trick-or-treating, remember that holiday activities can put pedestrians, children, drivers, and visitors to unfamiliar properties at risk, especially after dark. Keep these Halloween safety tips in mind as you prepare this […]
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 […]
