When navigating an injury or serious illness, your financial situation may add to the stress. Filing a claim for Social Security Disability benefits may help you get the money you need to continue forward. Before proceeding, it may help to understand some of the...
If you lack the time or skills necessary to care for an elderly parent, you may entrust professionals at a nursing home to provide the care he or she needs to thrive. While many nursing homes do an adequate or even great job, countless others neglect the care...
Whether you work in an agricultural operation, factory, office or virtually anywhere else in North Carolina, you may occasionally or frequently encounter toxic chemicals. While many chemicals come with precise usage and safety instructions, you may not always be able...
Today's vehicles are full of safety features that protect drivers and passengers during crashes. Still, car accidents remain a leading cause of death in North Carolina and across the country. In fact, in 2019, more than 36,000 Americans died in car accidents,...
When you file a claim for Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration requires “objective medical evidence” of your disability. What sort of documentation will you need to support your claim for SSD benefits? SSA requirements The Social...
Most workplace injuries are clear cut, at-work accidents, but if an accident happens to a person working from home, many may worry if they have coverage through workers' compensation. While this is an understandable concern, workers' compensation will cover most...
Injury victims typically pursue one type of compensation after an accident, depending upon the circumstances at play: Workers' compensation if the accident happened on the job Personal injury if the accident was caused by a negligent person or business Social Security...
Construction sites are one of the most dangerous places. Workers navigate unstable structures and exposed wires, all while trying to get large projects done. No matter how much workers take precautions, accidents are still unfortunately bound to happen. Injuries on...
Motor vehicle accidents can be terrifying and catastrophic. They can cause major physical and financial damage. The top causes of motor vehicle accidents in North Carolina include speeding and distracted driving. Practicing habits to be a defensive driver can help...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employers in the private industry reported almost three million workplace sicknesses and injuries that did not result in death in 2019. Out of these, 888,220 cases involved the hurt worker missing at least one day of...