In the era of remote work, lots of questions have arisen about what “arising out of and in the course of employment” encompasses. N.C. GEN. STAT 97-2(6) (Current through 2024). In the course of employment, “refers to the time, place and circumstances of the accidental[...]
You were hurt on the job. It has caused you much more than your physical pain. You may have been traumatized by the incident, face daily inconveniences, and simply cannot live the life you used to do. You are not entitled to damages for these[...]
You have been in a car accident. You slipped at the store. You were bitten by a neighbor’s dog. You did not cause your resulting injuries. Someone else’s negligence caused you to get hurt. But someone told you that you cannot even be 1% at[...]
Recorded Statements in Injury Claims: Do You Have to Comply? If you’ve filed a Workers’ Compensation or personal injury claim, there’s a good chance an insurance adjuster will ask for a recorded statement. It might sound routine, even harmless. But giving a recorded statement without[...]
One of the most common surprises for people pursuing a personal injury claim is learning they may have to reimburse their health insurance provider from their settlement. Understandably, this can feel frustrating and confusing, especially when you’re dealing with injuries, missed work, and mounting stress.[...]
If you’ve been in a car accident or trucking collision in North Carolina, you may find yourself buried under medical bills that don’t seem to match the compensation you’re being offered. You weren’t at fault so why does it feel like the system is working[...]
