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Steps to take when injured in a car accident
When a victim has been injured in an unexpected car accident, they face an uncertain future that may include unexpected medical bills, lost wages and emotional challenges. Fortunately, personal injury legal protections are available to help but it is important for car accident victims to know the steps to take to preserve a…
Municipal worker not given workers’ comp after smoking e-cig
Workers’ compensation is a safety net that covers tens of millions of employees and pays out trillions of dollars to those injured on the job. If you’ve been hurt while working, odds are you appreciated the security of having workers’ comp help cover medical bills and other expenses. It’s true…
Social media could hurt workers compensation claims
Social media is unavoidable today between Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Every platform offers a new way to share your experiences and inform others about what is happening in the world. Unfortunately, many people overshare online – which leads to trouble. Depending on what you are posting, your social media has…
The basics of the Social Security disability process
Social Security disability (SSD) benefits are vital for many disabled individuals and their families. Many applications for disability benefits are initially denied so it is important for disabled individuals to be aware of appeals options to receive benefits. The appeals process for Social Security disability benefits can help disabled individuals…
What damages are available from a personal injury claim?
When a victim has been harmed by the negligence of another party, they can be left with the medical bills and other damages and wondering how to deal with the unexpected damages they have suffered. A personal injury claim for damages can help victims in a variety of circumstances including car accidents,…
Incorrect test results led to incorrect cancer diagnoses
Over two dozen patients at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center received incorrect pathology test results, according to the findings by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These false results led to several patients being diagnosed with cancer that did not have cancer, and one patient who did have cancer…
What is a repetitive stress injury?
Repetitive stress injuries can cause serious harm and time away from work but injured workers may wonder exactly what the term refers to and what they can do about it if injured. Repetitive stress injuries include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and bursitis and can make it difficult for the sufferer to…
North Carolina distracted driving law: does anybody care?
The U.S. has a patchwork of laws regarding distracted driving. Experts agree that using a cell phone (or any other electronic device) while driving is dangerous for the distracted motorist and everybody around them. But traffic law is mostly left up to state regulators and legislatures, and different states have…
The basics of qualifying for Social Security disability
Understanding the eligibility process for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits is important for many disabled individuals in North Carolina. SSD benefits are a vital resource for many disabled individuals and their families that can help with the daily financial needs of the disability sufferer. There are some important requirements to qualify for…
Surgeon’s BAC was three times legal limit in wrong-way crash
Most people think of surgeons as highly trained doctors dedicated to saving lives. But law enforcement officials say that a surgeon involved in a wrong-way collision on an interstate highway showed reckless disregard for safety when he had more than three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.…
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