Hospitals are vulnerable places. You are generally cut off from the outside world and dependent on others for your most basic needs. Many people who find themselves in the hospital can feel disoriented, isolated, lonely, and depressed. It is vital to remember, however, that it is a time of recovery, […]
What Should You Do if You or a Loved One Is in the Hospital After a Car Accident?
Should I Use My Health Insurance to Cover Medical Bills That Are Due to Another’s Negligence?
Health insurance can play a critical role in getting the medical care you need following an accident. However, the interplay between your health insurance, the other party’s liability, and your losses can raise several difficult questions. A knowledgeable personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the claim process so that […]
Available Damages in North Carolina Personal Injury Cases
Whether it is a car accident or a medical malpractice claim, you may be entitled to compensation if you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. In legal terminology, the compensation you are entitled to seek is referred to as “damages.” Understanding what damages are available in […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Workers’ Compensation Claims in North Carolina
Workers’ compensation is an important benefit that protects North Carolinians who are unable to work due to a work-related illness or injury. Most employers are covered by North Carolina’s workers’ compensation laws, meaning that they are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. As a result, workers are almost always entitled […]
Understanding Your Rights as an Injured Worker in North Carolina
If you have been injured on the job or suffered a work-related illness, you may be entitled to medical and disability benefits through workers’ compensation. In addition to your right to compensation, there are many other rights that you have throughout the process. If you are unable to work due […]
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation if You Have Been Injured by a Co-Worker?
Employees can be injured in several different ways while on the job, but one of the most common is when an employee is injured by a co-worker, either intentionally or accidentally. If you have been injured at work by a co-worker and have questions about whether you qualify for workers’ […]
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Liens in North Carolina
Workers’ compensation pays vital benefits to workers who are injured on the job and therefore facing a loss of income. Thankfully, most workers’ compensation claims are straightforward – you file your claim and you are paid the benefits you are entitled to until you are able to return to work, […]
FDA Issues Reminder About Recall of Exactech Knee, Ankle and Hip Devices
On March 23, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug (FDA) issued a reminder to health care providers and patients about devices that were recalled in 2021 and 2022. Many Exactech knee, ankle and hip joint replacement devices manufactured between 2004 and August 2021 were packaged in defective packaging bags, which […]
How a Change in Condition Can Impact Your Workers’ Compensation Case
If you have been injured on the job, your recovery may depend on extensive medical treatment and however much time it takes to heal. It can also require a great deal of patience, as you may experience several setbacks along the way. When making a prognosis, doctors do their best […]
Are You Eligible for Workers’ Compensation if You Are Injured on Your First Day?
Accidents can happen at any time and at any place. This is no less true in the workplace, where employees can be injured in the blink of an eye. Construction workers and those who work in industrial settings are especially vulnerable, but even office workers and other employees can be […]