If you have heard of punitive damages, it is important to know that they are not available in most personal injury lawsuits that take place in Charlotte. But it is worth knowing what punitive damages are and how much you can seek. As the name suggests, punitive...
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Are you challenged or perplexed by the ERISA disability claims process?
As a North Carolina disability claimant, you might be a bit confused – candidly, even bewildered – by the various ins and outs relevant to your claim’s processing. There are a lot of them, aren’t there? And they can feature every step of the way, from the initial...
What do I do about Social Security retirement benefits if I am getting SSD payments?
It can be easy to confuse the Social Security and Social Security Disability programs. They have similar names and are both administered by the Social Security Administration. But as our wise Charlotte readers know, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are for...
Is distracted driving more or less dangerous than drunk driving?
Motorists in North Carolina may be surprised to learn that distracted driving is as dangerous as driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Anyone with doubts regarding this fact needs only to look at a few statistics to understand the dangers of...
Even lightly used bike helmets could stand replacement
Biking often comes with a lot of financial and health benefits. Enjoying the fresh air and not having to deal with the expense of owning a car can feel like a load off of your back. But unfortunately, as you are probably well aware, the physical build of a bicycle...
Mistakes that may prevent you from getting workers’ comp benefits
An injury at work has limited your mobility, thus your ability to perform job-related duties. Your situation represents a prime example of when a person should pursue workers’ compensation benefits. How will you be able to provide for your family and pay your bills?...
How will North Carolina’s anti-subrogation rule affect your settlement?
After your injury, you found that you had insurmountable medical bills in addition to auto repair costs and lost wages. You will have to rely on a settlement or an award to cover your many damages. However, many insurance providers try to recover their payments from...
Mistakes Made After Car Accidents Can Be Costly
Getting into a car crash can be emotionally, physically, and financially devastating. There are so many things that have to be dealt with right away, and the entire situation can feel overwhelming. In this state of mind, it can be really easy for North Carolina...
Self-care helps nurses avoid workplace injuries
Nurses in North Carolina care for other people all day long. To stay healthy and strong, it’s important that nurses care for themselves too. Practicing good self-care is also an important way that nurses can avoid common workplace injuries. Getting enough sleep Nurses...
Getting Social Security Disability benefits for narcolepsy is challenging, but possible
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder. Its best-known symptom is excessive sleepiness in the daytime. People in the Charlotte area with narcolepsy can fall asleep at virtually any time. Other symptoms include hallucinations, changes in REM sleep, sleep paralysis and,...
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