Accidents are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. The CDC counted 197,449 unintentional injury deaths in 2024, but the risk is much higher in some states than others. As a Raleigh, North Carolina personal injury law firm, we wanted to know where that risk is highest and how our home state compares. …
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Getting a Second Opinion on Your Workers’ Comp Doctor in North Carolina
What can you do when you disagree with the physician treating your work injury? A workers’ comp second opinion in North Carolina starts with a written request to the employer or carrier. If the employer denies it, or the parties cannot agree on a provider within two weeks, the employee may ask the Industrial Commission …
What Happens If Your Workers’ Comp Claim Is Denied in North Carolina?
Can a denied workers’ comp claim still be paid in North Carolina? Often, yes. A denial is the insurance carrier’s position, not a ruling. North Carolina gives injured workers a formal appeal path through the state Industrial Commission, from a hearing request before a Deputy Commissioner to the Full Commission and then the appellate courts. …
Workers’ Comp Settlement: What’s the Average Payout in North Carolina?
How much do injured North Carolina workers actually receive when a claim closes? There is no dependable average. A workers’ comp settlement in North Carolina is built from what the law already owes you: unpaid wage benefits, a scheduled award for permanent impairment, and the value of medical care you give up when the claim …
North Carolina Motorcycle Accident Statistics
What Do the Latest Motorcycle Crash Numbers Show in North Carolina? Motorcycle crashes remain a serious and steady problem in North Carolina, with about 200 riders killed and more than 3,000 injured each year. Numbers describe the pattern, not any single crash. A rider or family dealing with a real injury can speak with a …
Wrongful Death vs. Survival Action in North Carolina: What’s the Difference?
How Do Wrongful Death and Survival Claims Differ in North Carolina? A survival action covers the harm the person suffered before they died. A wrongful death claim covers the losses the family suffers because of the death itself. A survival action continues the injury claim the person could have brought had they lived, such as …
How Much Is a Wrongful Death Case Worth in North Carolina?
What Determines the Value of a Wrongful Death Claim in North Carolina? There is no fixed price. A wrongful death claim’s value depends on the losses the death caused, from medical bills to the loss of the person’s income, care, and companionship. What typically shapes the number: Medical and hospital costs tied to the final …
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in North Carolina?
Who Has the Right to Bring a Wrongful Death Claim in North Carolina? Only the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate can bring a wrongful death claim in North Carolina. Individual family members cannot file on their own. The essentials: The claim must be filed by a personal representative, meaning the executor named in …
What Happens If a Motorcyclist Is Partially at Fault in a North Carolina Accident?
Can a Motorcyclist Still Recover if They Were Partly at Fault in North Carolina? Usually not. North Carolina follows a strict contributory negligence rule, so a rider found even one percent at fault may be barred from recovering money. What that means in practice: If a jury or insurer decides the rider shared any blame, …
Lane Splitting Laws in North Carolina
Is Lane Splitting Legal in North Carolina? No. Lane splitting is not legal in North Carolina, and riders are expected to stay within a single lane in traffic. Each crash is different, and fault is rarely simple. Speaking with a lawyer can help clarify how these rules apply to your situation. Lane splitting laws in …
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