Preparing for a Social Security Disability hearing can be important because it may be a significant step in the application process for SSD benefits that helps to determine if the disabled applicant receives benefits. Eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits is based on a qualifying medical condition causing disability and work history,…
If you’ve been hurt and can no longer work, you may be in the position to file for Social Security Disability benefits. SSD is designed to help people who are unable to work because of a terminal illness or serious disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer. Social Security…
If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident, then you’re probably concerned not only about your physical recovery, but also about your financial stability. An unexpected on-the-job injury or illness can knock you out of work for a significant period of time, thereby forcing you to forego much needed wages…
Although a rear-end accident involving another passenger vehicle can cause a significant amount of damage and result in serious injuries, the likelihood of severe harm is significantly increased when the rear-ending vehicle is a semi-truck. Yet, far too often these big rigs fail to safely slow down or stop before…
Most North Carolinians put a lot of trust in their doctors. This trust isn’t unfounded. After all, medical professionals must acquire extensive education and training before they are able to administer care to patients. Yet, despite their qualifications, doctors and nurses often make mistakes that put innocent patients in harm’s…
Suffering a sudden injury or illness can be an emotional and overwhelming experience for individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere. This is especially true if an individual finds it difficult to work because of it. This can create a serious financial situation, causing one to consider their options when it…
When you show up on a construction site for the day, you’ll immediately turn your attention to the task at hand. Depending on the job, you may find that you’ll spend a good portion of time working on raised scaffolding. Even if you have many years of experience working at…
Losing your loved one in a car accident is an event that can take a lifetime to recover from. Knowing that your spouse passed away due to such a preventable incident, and potentially due to the negligent or reckless actions of another, can be extremely difficult to deal with. In…
The majority of workers in the United States have the right to workers’ compensation when they become injured at work. They can file a claim regardless of the cause of the accident, and independent of fault, as long as they were performing a work-related activity at the time of the…
No matter how much we try to prepare for life and the future, the unexpected always happens. Sometimes these events are not major or life-impacting. However, for some individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere, tragedy could suddenly strike due to the negligence of another party. These incidents usually come in…