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The workers’ compensation system in North Carolina theoretically makes it simple for employees hurt on the job to receive medical care and wage benefits without the need to file a personal injury claim. However, the insurance companies that handle workers’ comp claims have become notorious for doing nearly anything they […]

If you’re hurt on the job in North Carolina or you become sick due to conditions you were exposed to at work, you may be eligible for benefits through the workers’ compensation program. The process of obtaining these benefits is more straightforward than seeking compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. […]

Medicines prescribed to improve our health can end up destroying our health instead. Mistakes involving medications sometimes resolve on their own, but in other cases, the harm may be irreversible. When a drug causes harm instead of healing, who is at fault legally? In our decades of experience helping victims […]

Individuals suffering from spinal cord injuries are faced with a new reality that makes it extremely difficult to accomplish the functions of daily living. Injuries that occur on the cervical spine can cause such extensive paralysis that some victims cannot even eat or breathe without assistance. When damage to the […]

North Carolina is a popular destination for vacationers and new residents. This means our roads are congested with drivers who aren’t familiar with the layout, and may make  traffic accidents more likely with each passing day. It may be helpful to have a dashcam mounted in your vehicle. These price […]

North Carolina traffic laws consider bicycles to be vehicles like cars, trucks, and motorcycles? Yet at the same time, the laws include special provisions that treat bicycles differently, imposing unique obligations on cyclists and some requirements for the drivers of motorized vehicles operating near bicycles on the road. The bicycle […]

Trucks are much heavier than passenger vehicles making them difficult to stop. When they collide with other vehicles, the driver and passenger of those vehicles often suffer catastrophic injuries. Victims of truck accidents often have an extremely difficult time obtaining full and fair compensation for their injuries. Why are truck […]

Most employers in North Carolina are required by law to carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect employees injured on the job. But not all of them have the required coverage. And sometimes, a worker is not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits even when the company they work for has workers’ […]

Did you know that accidents involving motor vehicles are the most common cause of many types of catastrophic injuries? Did you also know that area courts handle lawsuits regarding car accidents on a routine basis? Many lawyers are familiar with such cases as well. However, when it comes to issues […]

North Carolina experiences a diverse range of weather conditions throughout the year, from heavy rainstorms and dense fog to icy winter roads. While these weather patterns pose challenges for all drivers, they are particularly hazardous for truck drivers. The size and weight of commercial trucks make them more difficult to […]