Car accidents are stressful and overwhelming, but the situation can become even more complicated if the at-fault driver does not have insurance. In North Carolina, where state law requires all drivers to carry minimum liability insurance, this scenario can leave you wondering how to cover medical expenses, property damage, and […]
The At-Fault Driver Has No Insurance — What Are My Legal Options in North Carolina?
No-Fault vs. At-Fault: What’s the Difference and How Might My Case Be Affected in North Carolina?
The difference between the no-fault and at-fault systems can make a big difference in a car accident claim. For example, it determines who can be compensated for their losses, who is responsible for paying for the damages sustained, and how the litigation process might proceed. North Carolina uses an at-fault […]
Legal Options for Work-Related Back Injuries in North Carolina
Work injuries are common among employees across various industries, from construction workers to production-line laborers to office workers. The injuries will vary based on the industry; however, one of the most common injuries is a back injury. From simple strains to severe spinal damage, these injuries are often painful, debilitating […]
Handling Repetitive Strain Injuries in the Workplace: Legal Options for North Carolina Workers
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are workplace injuries resulting from repetitive motions, awkward posture, forceful exertions, and/or vibration. Unlike injuries caused by sudden trauma, RSIs tend to develop over time. They can cause significant pain and disability and are most common on the hands and arms, although they can occur elsewhere […]
Don’t Go It Alone: 10 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Raleigh Workers’ Comp Lawyer
One of the most important benefits provided by an employer is workers’ compensation. This state-mandated insurance seeks to protect employees from suffering financial hardship when they are injured or become sick on the job. While employees who have been hurt on the job are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits […]
The Top 5 Reasons Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Denied and the Appeal Process
When an employee is injured on the job or becomes ill as a result of their job duties, workers’ compensation provides a safety net to cover medical expenses and provide income until an individual can return to their normal tasks. However, even when individuals have been injured on the job, […]
The Challenges Involved in Pursuing Birth Injury Cases
Giving birth to a child can be a joyous occasion that is simultaneously overwhelming. For new parents, especially mothers, the following weeks and months entail sleepless nights, stress, and anxiety even if your baby is healthy. It can, therefore, be devastating if you also have to deal with a birth […]
How Catastrophic Injuries Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
Catastrophic injuries can change your life or the life of a loved one forever. For instance, victims of such injuries often suffer severe brain injuries, catastrophic spinal cord injuries, amputations, or severe burns that can result in permanent disability, complete loss of income, and staggering medical expenses throughout the victim’s […]
Good News for Injured North Carolinians
There is finally good news for North Carolinians who are tragically injured in car, truck and vehicle collisions or wrecks. After 25 years of allowing North Carolina drivers to operate their vehicles with only $30,000 per person in liability coverage, starting July 1, 2025, North Carolina will require drivers to […]
Getting the Medical Care You Need After Being Injured on the Job
It is important to understand your rights if you have been injured at work. One of those rights is the right to receive medical treatment. To get the treatment you need and preserve your rights to workers’ compensation benefits, you need to understand how the process works. If you have […]