North Carolina workers’ compensation pays for medical expenses and lost wages for work-related injuries and illnesses. Most employers are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Shoulder injuries are common work-related injuries caused by trauma or repetitive motions. In this blog, our North Carolina workers’ compensation attorneys discuss...
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, one of the first questions is who was at fault. In North Carolina, when the other driver faces a criminal conviction for reckless driving, that fact can carry real weight in your personal injury claim. A conviction doesn’t just confirm dangerous behavior; it can...
After a car accident in Charlotte, NC, it’s common to feel overwhelmed. You may be injured, missing work, or worried about your car. Amid all that, you might get a call from the other driver’s insurance adjuster. They’ll sound friendly and helpful—but before you say anything, stop and consider the risks.
Reckless driving takes many forms—speeding through a yellow light, tailgating in traffic, ignoring a stop sign. In North Carolina, these kinds of aggressive driving behaviors are behind so many of the crashes we see every day. And when they happen, the consequences are often serious. People get hurt. Medical bills pile up....
State and federal laws both have serious impacts on truck accident claims. These include both trucking-specific and general traffic laws. If you are a truck accident victim, your claim is likely to involve state laws, federal laws, or both. The interpretation and application of these laws can have an effect on the...
Pedestrians must always stay alert when walking or jogging near traffic. Often, drivers fail to exercise caution when driving near pedestrians, and this routinely leads to serious injuries—even death. Following a pedestrian accident, the injured party may be entitled to financial compensation. However, to obtain such compensation, it is necessary to identify...
Workers’ compensation provides financial assistance to people who are injured at work. This type of financial compensation, which is intended to compensate victims for losses incurred as a result of an accident, typically covers lost wages, medical expenses, and more. Unfortunately, however, workers’ compensation claims aren’t always approved. In this article, we...
Bicyclists are more vulnerable than drivers while on the road. Due to a relative lack of protection, bicyclists often suffer devastating injuries after colliding with cars, trucks, and other vehicles. For example, bicyclists involved in accidents often suffer spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, bone fractures, neck injuries, and other potentially life-changing...
Multi-car pileups can cause serious injuries to all parties involved. Although car accidents involving two vehicles can be extremely dangerous, multi-car pileups typically present additional hazards to drivers and passengers.
In addition, due to the number of parties involved, seeking financial compensation following a multi-car pileup can be...
Many jobs require employees to drive a company vehicle. And driving a company vehicle, unfortunately, doesn’t make you immune from auto accidents. In fact, if your job requires you to be on the road frequently, this increases your odds of being involved in an accident. In this article, we discuss what to...
