Year: 2019
After suffering an injury in the workplace, you may be receiving a lot of mixed messages. You know that you need to seek medical help, but your employer may try to limit your benefits and even deny them if you have a pre existing condition. If this pre existing condition has anything to do with […]
Malfunctioning traffic lights are the cause of accidents all across Atlanta, GA. These accidents, while rare, can cause injury and even death. While another driver has hit you, malfunctioning traffic lights were to blame. You do have rights when it comes to these types of car accidents. An Atlanta car accident attorney can help you […]
We see a rear-end collision every day. On our way to work, we see cars on the side of the road all the time. We stare for a moment and say a little prayer for the people involved. But, most of all, we’re just happy that we’re not the ones who got hurt. One of […]
Workers’ comp death benefits work differently than regular workers’ comp. This is due to the fact that the person who should receive the benefits has passed away. Understanding the rules for workers’ comp death benefits in North Carolina can make it easier to file a claim. It can also help expedite the process of receiving […]
If you get in a car accident in Charlotte, you’ll probably suffer some pretty serious injuries. This is why it’s s important to go to the hospital for treatment immediately following your accident. This way, you can document your injuries. You can also make sure you’re okay. Once you get treatment, you should call a […]
Georgia has reported the fifth highest increase in the number of vehicle deaths from 2014 to 2016. The rate is twice that of the national average. In 2016, 1500 people died in motor vehicle accidents in the state. The top three reasons for a fatal car accident in Georgia are speed, alcohol and distracted driving. Among all the major […]
When you get hurt at work, your first thought is to get medical attention and recover. It can take a great deal of effort to ensure you see the right doctors for your injury and that their bills are paid for by your employer. But as you are dealing with the physical and emotional consequences […]
Workers’ compensation coverage is mandatory across all businesses in North Carolina through the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. However, some employers may be too quick to decline an employee’s workers’ comp claim due to varied reasons. For instance, a business in Charlotte, NC may deny your claim on the basis of your injuries not being […]
If you get hurt by somebody else, you almost always have a right to damages. You do this by filing a personal injury claim. Most of these claims are filed against the defendant’s insurance company. If they don’t have insurance, then you file a lawsuit against them personally. Usually, the people who get hurt are […]
In the United States, there are around three million work related illnesses and injuries reported every year, with over half of them requiring time off work. Some of them lead to ongoing restrictions and others require a complete change of job. Still others end up with the injured person becoming temporarily or permanently disabled. Following […]
