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What to Consider When Creating a Child Custody Agreement

When parents in North Carolina decide to separate or divorce, one of the most important and sensitive issues they must address is child custody. Crafting a fair and comprehensive child custody agreement is crucial not only for the well-being of the child but also for...

Getting Fired While on Workers’ Compensation

Unfortunately, workers who get hurt on the job commonly face the prospect of getting fired while they are out of work. Getting terminated can open up a lot of different questions: Do I still get paid for lost wages? Do I still have the right to see a doctor? Is there...

Texting While Driving: Legal Consequences and How to Avoid a Ticket

In today's fast-paced world, staying connected is important. However, that is never an excuse to text while driving. It is extremely dangerous, and the consequences can be dire. Texting while driving puts not only your own life at risk but also the lives of...
How Do Liability Waivers Work?

How Do Liability Waivers Work?

A liability waiver is an agreement between two parties, usually a business and an individual. The waiver frees the first party from responsibility for the other party’s injury while participating in an activity offered by the first party. Liability waivers assume that...

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What Can I Expect Workers’ Compensation to Cover?

What Can I Expect Workers’ Compensation to Cover?

Workers’ Compensation law can be a very complicated process. What you do right after the injury can have a very important impact on the future of your claim. If you, a friend or family member have been hurt on the job, you may be wondering what benefits you can expect...

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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover COVID-19?

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover COVID-19?

Every day, across North Carolina and the country, our essential workers get up, get dressed, put on their personal protective equipment and head out to their jobs. Nurses, line workers, delivery people, cashiers, tellers, and many others go to their jobs and risk...

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Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act and Your Rights

Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act and Your Rights

Can I Lose My Job for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim in North Carolina? Like many people, I continue to work from home during the pandemic, and as much as I try to stay grounded and keep up with the news only a few times a day, I do find myself looking at the staggering...

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Telecommuting, Maurice the Cat and Workers’ Compensation

Telecommuting, Maurice the Cat and Workers’ Compensation

Like so many people, I have been working from home for the last several weeks as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been at times frustrating and difficult, but I am thankful to have the means and technology to do my part and continue to help workers who have...

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