Being injured because of your employer’s actions or lack thereof can be a stressful time for you. You are out of work because of your injury and cannot pay your bills in a timely manner. You have to watch them pile up with no way to get a strong handle on paying them all. While all this is happening, your […]
When it comes to motorcycle accidents, there are quite a few more common injuries you can sustain. They include broken bones, head injuries, and road rash. These injuries might require you to have surgery to help mend them properly. Let’s take a look at what injuries you might come to expect after a motorcycle accident. Head Injuries Head injuries are […]
For someone in the shipping industry or construction work, you often have to lift heavier items. This is just part of the job but it can also lead to back injuries as well as other types of traumatic injuries if not done properly. Many people who suffer from these types of injuries have to miss work, which means a loss […]
Why You Shouldn’t Sign An Insurance Carrier’s Medical Release
Paperwork after being injured can be quite a hassle for someone. Add paperwork for a workers’ comp claims process to that and you’re soon going to be buried in it. You see a stapled piece of paper while in the hospital about a medical release that the insurance carrier asks you to sign. You frankly aren’t sure if you should […]
The first thing you should do after getting into an accident is to see a medical professional. That will be the first thing on your mind and you may not even think about gathering evidence for a personal injury case. You might not even realize you have a case against the other driver until after you’ve recovered from your injuries […]
It can be easy to feel like your personal injury case is taking forever. There seems to be a snag at every turn you take toward a resolution. You can’t help but wonder if there’s a way you can speed up your case, so you can get the money you deserve after the resolution. But what can you do to […]
Everyone needs extra money this time of year. With the holidays approaching, folks face plenty of added expenses — gifts, decorations, special meals, travel costs to visit family. Injured workers in North Carolina especially feel this pinch, because they are not working or earning less than usual. Often, this time of year is when the settlement offers roll in. Why […]
One of the more difficult types of cases in terms of car accidents is if the accident occurs in a construction zone. It can be a challenge for those who are not familiar with laws, legalese, and regulations to figure out who would be at-fault for an accident in such a unique location. If you have been hurt in a […]
There are a lot of distractions on the road today. As drivers, we have anything from our phones beside us to accidents on the road nearby. We don’t want to get into an accident ourselves because we’re paying attention to a distraction. Below, we provide tips on how to “get around” the distraction so you don’t cause a car accident […]
One of the most important things you should do after getting into a wreck is to file a claim with your insurance carrier. Let’s take a closer look at the process so you can know what to do. 1. Call your insurance agency or a local representative of the insurance company. The first thing you should always do after a […]