Few things have the potential to be more stressful than suffering an on-the-job injury. After all, in addition to experiencing pain, you may lose the ability to support yourself and your family members financially. Workers’ compensation benefits may help you make ends...
If you or a loved one experience an injury while at an adult care facility, you may file a legal action for damages. Harm that may require a lawsuit includes physical abuse, neglect of medical needs or receiving the wrong prescription. North Carolina's laws protect...
You feel betrayed. Your health struggles have overwhelmed you, affecting every facet of your life. And this includes work. Because of your inability to perform your job, you dutifully file for Social Security disability benefits. You deserve them. However, the Social...
Traumatic brain injury is the collective name for different types of head injuries, including concussions. Although a blow to the head may cause you to experience a concussion, the rapid deceleration that is common with car accidents may also contribute to the...
Receiving approval for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can feel like it takes forever. For people with severe, disabling medical conditions, time is essential. You may not be able to afford to watch the days go by when you need help right now....
Falls are one of the most common construction site accidents. If a worker or visitor to the site experiences a serious injury because of a safety violation, he or she can file an insurance claim or lawsuit to cover disability, medical expenses and other related costs....
You are probably aware that your work-related injury qualifies you to apply for worker’s compensation benefits. But did you know that your injury is subject to a rating system? The rating will relate to the impact the injury exerts on your daily life outside of work....
As each year goes by, health experts and medical professionals learn more and more about the full impact of depression. We now see that battling this invisible disease is not just common, but for many people, a part of everyday life. But what if you are really...
The beautiful scenery and pleasant weather draw locals and tourists alike to numerous areas around North Carolina. Unfortunately, certain areas are popular for pedestrians as well as commuters. If a pedestrian is hit by a motor vehicle, though, the results can be...
While most people equate workplace injuries with bodily harm following a single accident, there are numerous ways an employee can get hurt. From strains due to repetitive motion to deadly conditions linked to toxic exposure, a worker doesn’t have to slip and fall to...