If you are working in a healthcare facility as a doctor, nurse, CNA or other health care provider, will workers' compensation cover your injuries if a patient attacks you? What about if someone assaults you in the parking lot as…
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…
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…
A car accident can change your life in an instant. It is stressful, can cause personal injury, and affect your family and recovery for years. From medical expenses to property damages, many financial challenges can arise. What if the person…
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…
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…
If you were hurt because you fell on someone else’s property, or if something valuable was broken because you fell, you may be eligible for compensation by pursuing a “slip and fall” personal injury lawsuit. “Slip and fall” cases as…
It began with tragedy, it was met with denials, but it ultimately ended with some justice for victims and their families. The history of the NFL Concussion Settlement can help us better understand possible outcomes for personal injury and specifically…
Whether it’s a spin class, personal training session, cardio workout or weight lifting, there’s no question that regular exercise is a part of a healthy lifestyle. Yet, the gym can cause various injuries as patrons work towards staying fit. But…
When you are injured on the job, normally the only source of compensation for your injuries is your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. That rule is in place because that policy serves dual purposes–employee coverage and employer certainty. Workers’ compensation ensures…