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Longer stopping distances often contribute to truck accidents
Although a rear-end accident involving another passenger vehicle can cause a significant amount of damage and result in serious injuries, the likelihood of severe harm is significantly increased when the rear-ending vehicle is a semi-truck. Yet, far too often these big rigs fail to safely slow down or stop before…
Most surgical errors are attributable to human error
Most North Carolinians put a lot of trust in their doctors. This trust isn’t unfounded. After all, medical professionals must acquire extensive education and training before they are able to administer care to patients. Yet, despite their qualifications, doctors and nurses often make mistakes that put innocent patients in harm’s…
What qualifies you for SSD benefits?
Suffering a sudden injury or illness can be an emotional and overwhelming experience for individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere. This is especially true if an individual finds it difficult to work because of it. This can create a serious financial situation, causing one to consider their options when it…
Working on raised scaffolding is more dangerous than it may seem
When you show up on a construction site for the day, you’ll immediately turn your attention to the task at hand. Depending on the job, you may find that you’ll spend a good portion of time working on raised scaffolding. Even if you have many years of experience working at…
Filing a loss of consortium claim after a car accident
Losing your loved one in a car accident is an event that can take a lifetime to recover from. Knowing that your spouse passed away due to such a preventable incident, and potentially due to the negligent or reckless actions of another, can be extremely difficult to deal with. In…
Common reasons for a denial of workers’ compensation
The majority of workers in the United States have the right to workers’ compensation when they become injured at work. They can file a claim regardless of the cause of the accident, and independent of fault, as long as they were performing a work-related activity at the time of the…
Recovering losses through a personal injury action
No matter how much we try to prepare for life and the future, the unexpected always happens. Sometimes these events are not major or life-impacting. However, for some individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere, tragedy could suddenly strike due to the negligence of another party. These incidents usually come in…
Mental disorders that qualify for SSD benefits
In 2017, the Social Security Administration added 11 separate categories of mental disorders to what is known as the “blue book.” The blue book is the guide by which an Administrative Law Judge determines whether a claimant has a qualifying medical disability that meets or equals a listing and is…
What is a “repetitive stress injury”?
Conversations regarding workers’ compensation injuries often involve discussions of what are commonly known as “repetitive stress injuries.” There are multiple different types of jobs that could cause these issues, and the symptoms may manifest in a few different areas. So, what exactly is a repetitive stress injury, and how do you…
One dead after incident in Charlotte stone merchandise store
A Stone Basyx store in a southwest Charlotte business park was closed on a recent afternoon after a tragic accident happened inside. According to reports, the store sells large slabs of stones, such a granite, marble and quartz, each weighing hundreds of pounds. Employing 14 people and located on Westinghouse Boulevard in…
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