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Don’t navigate personal injuries alone
While it’s not a situation we have to face on a daily basis, serious accidents do happen to unsuspecting people. Whether an auto accident, a slip and fall incident, dog bite, or many more, these occurrences can upend a life and leave a person wondering how they’re ever going to…
Why do I need a Social Security Disability attorney?
When a Social Security Disability claimant receives a decision denying benefits, he or she is eligible to request a hearing before an administrative law judge. It is here that a claimant will present their case and offer any additional evidence to substantiate a claim. While an attorney is not required…
How to report an OSHA violation anonymously
In certain situations, some employees will continue to work in an unsafe work environment because they fear backlash from management or other employees, up to and including termination, if they were to make a report. However, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 provides protection for employees by allowing…
Can I get workers’ compensation for repetitive stress injuries?
When most people think of workers’ compensation, they probably consider catastrophic accidents like a construction worker falling from scaffolding or a machinist losing a limb. While workers’ compensation does cover these, they are not the only type of claim that it was designed to address. Repetitive stress injuries can be…
Easing the pain caused by bursitis
It’s a normal day on the job, but something doesn’t feel right. You might experience an extra amount of pain while doing tasks you’ve done before, without a problem. Maybe your shoulder feels stiff and you’re unable to rotate it, or your hands begin to cramp up. Gradually, the pain…
What is the statute of limitations in a medical malpractice case?
In the state of North Carolina, the statute of limitations on a medical malpractice or medical negligence claim must be filed within three years if the Defendant is a private party, and within two years if the Defendant is a government agency. So when does the clock start ticking? Though statute laws…
Medical requirements to obtain Social Security Disability
Regardless of which medical impairment a person files a Social Security disability claim for, there are certain criteria that must be met, as defined by the Social Security Administration blue book. First, an impairment must be considered severe. This means that it should prevent a claimant from working full-time or performing…
North Carolina worker killed by falling dumpster
On July 16, 2018, a workplace accident at the Campbell’s Soup Plant in Maxton, North Carolina, resulted in the death of one man, and left another injured. According to an article by the Charlotte Observer, a dumpster was being relocated by a forklift when it tumbled off, landing on top…
North Carolina is a dangerous state for bicyclists
Every year, thousands of bicyclists travel on the roads for various reasons. Some want to get some exercise in, while others prefer avoiding the financial and environmental issues with cars. As the populations in major cities continue to increase, so do the number of bicyclists on every street corner, side…
Workers injured in propane plant explosion
According to a recent report, on Friday, July 6, 2018, an explosion in a North Carolina propane tank plant injured two workers. Though their injuries were considered non-life threatening, both workers were airlifted to a burn center. Susan Holder, Sampson County spokeswoman, told WSOC TV that an emergency call was…
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