Year: 2025

If you’ve been injured at work in North Carolina, your interactions with your doctor are critical—not only for your recovery but also for protecting your rights in a workers’ compensation claim. Here’s how to prepare for and navigate these discussions to ensure effective communication and a clear record of your injury. 1. Make a Comprehensive […]

The North Carolina workers’ compensation system does not pay for pain and suffering. Workers’ comp covers the cost of medical care, offsets a significant portion of the injured employee’s lost income, and provides other benefits. However, injured workers cannot seek non-economic damages like pain and suffering through the workers’ compensation system. Pain and suffering refer […]

Under the NC workers’ compensation law, employees can obtain financial benefits when they sustain an injury or illness in the course and scope of their employment. However, various legal doctrines define the “scope of employment” for workers’ comp eligibility, including the coming-and-going rule. The coming-and-going rule generally excludes coverage of injuries sustained while traveling to […]

The stopping distance of a vehicle refers to the total distance required to come to a complete stop after the driver reacts to a hazard. For semi-trucks, the stopping distance is significantly longer than for normal passenger vehicles due to their size and weight. Truck drivers and passenger vehicle drivers alike should understand stopping distances […]