You were in a car accident. You need to file an insurance claim, and you want to make sure you receive a fair outcome. So, how should you deal with an insurance adjuster? Here are 10 tips from the car accident attorneys at the Whitley Law Firm: Tip #1: Understand the Role of the Insurance …
From parks and sidewalks to roads and government buildings, many of the places we go every day are city property. Cities also have large numbers of employees involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public spaces. Sometimes city employees are negligent in their duties. When this happens, accidents can occur and members of the …
How much a workers’ compensation settlement is worth depends on the severity of your injuries and whether they will keep you out of long term. Workers in North Carolina have two options when it comes to receiving workers’ compensation benefits. The first (and most common) option is to have medical expenses covered as they arise …
If you were injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be wondering whether you need a lawyer. Can you trust the insurance companies to pay what they owe? Or will you need to fight for the compensation you deserve? While it would be nice if you could file an insurance claim …
You got injured on the job, and you want to file for workers’ comp. But you are also concerned about losing your job if you file a claim. In North Carolina, workers are protected from employer retaliation when they file claims for workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, some employers violate the law and mistreat workers who …
Fair compensation is not guaranteed after a car accident. To recover your losses, there are important steps you need to start taking right away. Although you can handle the case on your own, it is in your best interest to hire an experienced car accident lawyer who can act in your best interest. Your attorney …
If you have suffered a work injury in Raleigh, you may be entitled to financial compensation. This includes compensation for your medical bills and loss of income, and it could potentially include compensation for other losses as well. But, to protect your legal rights, you need to be careful. You need to make smart decisions, …
Under North Carolina’s workers’ compensation law, disability benefits are available to qualifying employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses that prevent them from doing their jobs. There are four types of disability benefits, all of which are available to injured workers in different scenarios. In this article, our Raleigh workers’ compensation attorneys explain what injured …
If you’ve been injured on the job and you have access to workers’ compensation insurance, filing a claim is a key step in your recovery process. Workers’ compensation benefits are available to eligible employees on a “no fault” basis, which means that you do not need proof of fault to file a successful claim. While …
There is no excuse for driving drunk. Drunk drivers are hazards to themselves and others, and they cause a disproportionate number of serious and fatal auto accidents in North Carolina each year. If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one in a drunk driving accident, what are your legal rights? Can you sue the …
To contact us by e-mail, please complete and submit the form below. Your question will be answered within 24 hours.
Get our latest news and updates delivered
directly to your inbox
