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 …
Earlier this year, testing on a number of popular sunscreen products revealed the presence of benzene. Benzene is a known carcinogen linked to multiple types of leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and other health issues. Manufacturers such as Coppertone and Johnson & Johnson have issued voluntary recalls on a number of sunscreen products due to concerns about …
Injuries caused by pets are covered by most homeowners insurance and renters insurance policies. The insurance company may offer to settle your claim if you have been bitten by a dog belonging to somebody else. The settlement offer will not exceed the limits of the insurance policy. In reality, the insurer will probably offer less …
Construction work is dangerous. Any job on a construction site comes with a significant risk of serious injury. If you have been injured on the job, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to bring one or more third-party claims as well. Prompt investigation is essential …
It’s difficult to know where to turn if you get hurt at work. Although getting medical care for a workplace injury should be your number-one priority, it is also important to consider speaking to a lawyer if you are hurt on the job. Generally, workers’ compensation is the primary recourse employees have after a workplace …