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Workers’ compensation is an important benefit that protects North Carolinians who are unable to work due to a work-related illness or injury. Most employers are covered by North Carolina’s workers’ compensation laws, meaning that they are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. As a result, workers are almost always entitled […]

If you have been injured on the job or suffered a work-related illness, you may be entitled to medical and disability benefits through workers’ compensation. In addition to your right to compensation, there are many other rights that you have throughout the process. If you are unable to work due […]

Employees can be injured in several different ways while on the job, but one of the most common is when an employee is injured by a co-worker, either intentionally or accidentally. If you have been injured at work by a co-worker and have questions about whether you qualify for workers’ […]

Workers’ compensation pays vital benefits to workers who are injured on the job and therefore facing a loss of income. Thankfully, most workers’ compensation claims are straightforward – you file your claim and you are paid the benefits you are entitled to until you are able to return to work, […]

On March 23, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug (FDA) issued a reminder to health care providers and patients about devices that were recalled in 2021 and 2022.  Many Exactech knee, ankle and hip joint replacement devices manufactured between 2004 and August 2021 were packaged in defective packaging bags, which […]

If you have been injured on the job, your recovery may depend on extensive medical treatment and however much time it takes to heal. It can also require a great deal of patience, as you may experience several setbacks along the way. When making a prognosis, doctors do their best […]

Accidents can happen at any time and at any place. This is no less true in the workplace, where employees can be injured in the blink of an eye. Construction workers and those who work in industrial settings are especially vulnerable, but even office workers and other employees can be […]

Workers’ compensation is an important safety net for employees who are injured while on the job and unable to work. Almost all employers are required by North Carolina law to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This allows workers to get the medical care they need and take the time they need […]

People come to North Carolina for a number of reasons – for work, for vacation, to visit family, or while passing through to another state. Unfortunately, out-of-state drivers face the same risk of getting into a car accident as any other driver. While these accidents can pose some challenges not […]

When it comes to motor vehicle accidents, nothing emphasizes the risks we face every time we get behind the wheel like hard data. And while cars are arguably safer than ever, the statistics indicate that we have a long way to go to make our roads truly safe. Whether the […]