Occupational Illness And Worker’s Compensation
Occupational Disease VS Workplace Injuries There is a difference between workplace injury and occupational disease. The second one is not something that happens in unfortunate events, but rather a thing that develops over the years spent at your workplace. Read on to learn more about occupational illness and workers’ compensation in North Carolina. Occupational Safety […]
Can I Get Workers’ Comp For Vision Loss In North Carolina?
What You Need to Know about Vision Loss at the Workplace There are various workplace injuries; some need less time to heal; others may change your life forever. Injuries like fractured bones may prevent you from going to work for several months, but injuries such as vision loss may never get better at all. This […]
When Should You Hire A Wrongful Termination Lawyer?
Understanding Wrongful Termination in North Carolina Knowing when to hire a wrongful termination lawyer can be difficult. Wrongful termination is the case when an employee is fired or laid off, and the termination breaches several terms of the contract agreement. North Carolina is an at-will employment state, meaning that a company has the discretion to […]
What are The Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?
The Fatal Risks of Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycle accidents are often ending with fatal outcomes. Perhaps they don’t occur that often as car accidents, but the injuries for the riders are far more severe. Motorcyclists are not protected as drivers, even if they wear helmets and riding clothes. In most cases, cars hit the motorcycle from the […]
What Do You Need To Know About North Carolina Workers’ Compensation?
Work-Related Injuries and Occupational Diseases in North Carolina North Carolina personal injury lawyers cover all injuries and illnesses that occur in a work-related accident or occupational disease. However, North Carolina workers’ compensation can be confusing. Typical work-related injuries include back injuries, knee and shoulder injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, broken bones, etc. North Carolina also covers […]
Coronavirus Affecting Uber And Lyft Drivers In Raleigh Area
Typically, this is the time of year when Uber and Lyft drivers would have more business than they can handle. With spring upon us, more people are going out and about. And, thankfully, people who are going out for a few cocktails choose to use a ridesharing program so they don’t have to drink and […]
What To Do When A Work-Related Injury Leads To Discrimination
Unseen Challenge: Discrimination A work-related injury can change your old ways of functioning. Things may get complicated in every meaning – financial, emotional, and physical. Sometimes a work-related injury leads to discrimination in the workplace as well. Besides the pain you feel, you will face other things such as going to multiple medical appointments, trying […]
Fence Post Comes Within Inch Of Impaling Man In Forsyth County
Police responded to a freak accident in Forsyth County this week where a fence post comes within inch of impaling man. They were notified that a driver had crashed into the fence of a neighborhood home on Highway 66 near Watkins Ford Road. Apparently, the steering wheel locked up and the driver lost control of […]
Reasons For Termination Of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits If you are collecting workers’ compensation benefits, you are in a situation where you depend on this financial help while you recover from your work-related injury. But, it is crucial to know when and why your benefits might end. This helps you avoid making a mistake that puts at risk your […]
Two Drivers were Killed In Red Springs Multi-Car Accident
Two drivers were killed in a multi-vehicle accident this past week in Red Springs, North Carolina. A 71-year old man from Pembroke was driving a 2019 Nissan on the Southbound side of NC 701 at about 12:57 pm on Monday, March 2, 2020. The man was John Wayne Graves and he was from Fayetteville, North […]
