In some ways, it has never been easier than it is right now to file an insurance claim. You don't even need to know a website address. Your insurance company probably has an app that you can quickly upload police reports and photos of vehicle damage to after a crash....
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The many hazards faced by airline workers
During the last three decades, Charlotte has transformed into a global business hub. Varying industries from banking, energy, hospitality and airline have benefited. Pre-COVID-19, numerous business travelers congregated at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport,...
Understanding the causes of bursitis
Often, having a physically active job means that you engage in repetitive motions. When a certain motion is repeated frequently every day, it can cause strains in your muscles, bones and tendons. This is why tendon and muscle injuries are particularly common in...
Learn exactly when you face the greatest danger from drunk drivers
Staunchly refusing to drive while intoxicated can help to keep you safe, but it’s really only half of the story. You can be sober and still get hit by another drunk driver. Many of the thousands of people who lose their lives or suffer catastrophic injuries in...
Here’s what it means to have complex regional pain syndrome
Anyone can get hurt at work. From the office worker who injures their back while lifting a heavy object to a construction worker who suffers from repetitive-strain injuries from using heavy machinery that vibrates, there are dozens of reasons that people may get hurt...
Food poisoning could mean medical bills and massive wage losses
What you eat can be a source of pleasure as well as nutrition. Some people will go so far as to say that food is medicine because healthy eating choices can drastically improve someone's overall health and quality of life. Unfortunately, the inverse is also true. When...
What if my Social Security disability benefits are denied?
You may have been unable to work for a while because of debilitating back pain and won’t be able to return anytime soon. Now, your long-term disability insurance is running out. You decide applying for Social Security disability benefits is the next step, so you...
How to tell if you might qualify for punitive damages in your personal injury case
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...
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...
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