Biking Safety Tips to Remember
Bicycling has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years for its various benefits: commuting, exercise, recreation, and even eco-conscious travel. This is especially true in urban centers like Charlotte. The biggest concern in biking, however, is safety. It’s no fun to think about the actual mechanics of the collision of a bicycle with a…
Read MoreThe Effects of an Undiagnosed Traumatic Brain Injury
The brain is the body’s command and control center, and brain damage can result in frightening consequences. The insidious aspect of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is that symptoms might take hours or even days to manifest. If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to a motorcycle accident, a slip and fall accident, a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Vocational Rehabilitation in North Carolina Workers’ Comp Cases
When you suffer a serious work-related injury such as a construction accident, the path forward can feel overwhelming, even with traditional workers’ compensation benefits such as wage replacement payments. Now, suppose you learn that you suffer permanent physical limitations that will prevent you from ever returning to your previous occupation. Alternatively, suppose your employer won’t…
Read MoreCommon Myths About Car Accidents
North Carolina roads see nearly 300,000 car accidents every year. Although the stress and confusion that follow a car accident are normal responses, confusion is not inevitable. The more you understand about how car accident claims work, the easier it will be to assert a successful claim. Following is a list of the top ten…
Read MoreHow Truck Crashes Can Lead to Personal Injury & Workers’ Comp Claims
Truck crashes are some of the worst accidents on our roads. In 2022, 5,837 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes across the United States. That’s not just a number — it represents thousands of tragedies. When these accidents happen while someone’s working, things get even more complicated. If you’re hurt in a truck crash…
Read MoreWhat is a Truck’s Black Box and Why Does it Matter After an Accident?
Imagine driving home one evening when, out of nowhere, a massive truck appears. There’s a crash, metal crunches, and everything goes dark. Later, while trying to piece together what happened, one critical question remains: Who was at fault? That’s where a truck’s “Black Box” comes in. It might hold the key to the whole situation.…
Read MoreCar Seats and Collision Liability: What Every Parent Should Know
The screeching of tires. The shattering of glass. Few sounds strike more fear into a parent’s heart than those of a car accident with their child in the backseat. Every year, thousands of children are involved in motor vehicle accidents across the United States, including North Carolina. Many suffer serious injuries. Some don’t survive. At…
Read MoreWhat Happens When Your Teen Gets Hurt at Work?
It’s a moment every parent dreads. Your phone rings, and it’s your teen’s boss calling to say there’s been an accident. Your child is hurt. In that instant, all the pride you felt about them taking on their first job is replaced with worry and fear. Most of us don’t think about work injuries when…
Read MoreThe Role of Autopsy Reports in North Carolina Wrongful Death Litigation
Losing a loved one is heartbreaking. But when their death is caused by someone else’s negligence, the pain can be even greater. Here in North Carolina, a wrongful death lawsuit allows families to seek justice and compensation for their loss. One of the most important pieces of evidence in wrongful death cases is the autopsy…
Read MoreIndependent Medical Examinations (IMEs) and Workers’ Compensation Claims in North Carolina
Have you been injured on the job in North Carolina and filed a workers’ compensation claim? You may be asked to attend an independent medical examination, also called an IME. This can be a confusing and stressful part of the claims process, and you may have lots of questions. What exactly is an IME? How…
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