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 […]
Workers’ Compensation Claims and Uncooperative Employers
Workers’ compensation is an important safety net for employees who are injured while on the job and unable to work. Almost all employers are required by North Carolina law to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This allows workers to get the medical care they need and take the time they need […]
Car Accidents in North Carolina Involving Out-of-State Drivers
People come to North Carolina for a number of reasons – for work, for vacation, to visit family, or while passing through to another state. Unfortunately, out-of-state drivers face the same risk of getting into a car accident as any other driver. While these accidents can pose some challenges not […]
2021 North Carolina Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics
When it comes to motor vehicle accidents, nothing emphasizes the risks we face every time we get behind the wheel like hard data. And while cars are arguably safer than ever, the statistics indicate that we have a long way to go to make our roads truly safe. Whether the […]
Workers’ Compensation and Retaliation
If you have been injured on the job and are unable to work, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, many workers are reluctant to file a claim for a variety of reasons, one of which is that they are worried about jeopardizing their job. If you have questions […]
Truck Accidents Caused by Soft Road Shoulders
You may have seen signs warning of a “soft shoulder” and not given it much thought. A soft shoulder is when the side of the road is a different material than the roadway itself, such as compacted dirt, gravel, or other materials. By contrast, interstates and other major highways tend […]
What Airport and Airline Employees Need to Know About Workers’ Comp
When you mention workers’ compensation, people immediately think of people in construction jobs. However, all employees may be entitled to workers’ compensation when they are injured on the job, including those who work in the air travel industry. If you have been injured as an airline employee or someone who […]
Who Will Pay My Medical Bills?
One of the most common sources of anxiety when people get injured is how they are going to pay their medical bills. Medical treatment is expensive and accidents are unexpected, which means that people are typically unprepared. These costs can be difficult to bear even for those with health insurance. […]