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The basics of the Social Security disability process
Social Security disability (SSD) benefits are vital for many disabled individuals and their families. Many applications for disability benefits are initially denied so it is important for disabled individuals to be aware of appeals options to receive benefits. The appeals process for Social Security disability benefits can help disabled individuals…
What damages are available from a personal injury claim?
When a victim has been harmed by the negligence of another party, they can be left with the medical bills and other damages and wondering how to deal with the unexpected damages they have suffered. A personal injury claim for damages can help victims in a variety of circumstances including car accidents,…
Incorrect test results led to incorrect cancer diagnoses
Over two dozen patients at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center received incorrect pathology test results, according to the findings by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These false results led to several patients being diagnosed with cancer that did not have cancer, and one patient who did have cancer…
What is a repetitive stress injury?
Repetitive stress injuries can cause serious harm and time away from work but injured workers may wonder exactly what the term refers to and what they can do about it if injured. Repetitive stress injuries include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and bursitis and can make it difficult for the sufferer to…
North Carolina distracted driving law: does anybody care?
The U.S. has a patchwork of laws regarding distracted driving. Experts agree that using a cell phone (or any other electronic device) while driving is dangerous for the distracted motorist and everybody around them. But traffic law is mostly left up to state regulators and legislatures, and different states have…
The basics of qualifying for Social Security disability
Understanding the eligibility process for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits is important for many disabled individuals in North Carolina. SSD benefits are a vital resource for many disabled individuals and their families that can help with the daily financial needs of the disability sufferer. There are some important requirements to qualify for…
Surgeon’s BAC was three times legal limit in wrong-way crash
Most people think of surgeons as highly trained doctors dedicated to saving lives. But law enforcement officials say that a surgeon involved in a wrong-way collision on an interstate highway showed reckless disregard for safety when he had more than three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.…
Protections for workers injured in a construction accident
Workers who have been injured in a construction accident can face uncertain prospects and an uncertain future. They may be facing medical bills that begin stacking up while they are unable to work to help support their families or pay the mounting medical bills. Unfortunately, construction workers are always at…
New research finds asbestos deaths are underreported
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) recently announced new findings regarding asbestos-related deaths. According to ADAO, the number of asbestos-related deaths has more than doubled from the previous estimate, totaling more than 39,000 deaths in the U.S. annually. The asbestos problem is not going away. It is instead getting worse in…
North Carolina mom talks about teen son in aftermath of car crash
Charlotte is about three hours southwest of Vance County. The sparsely populated rural area was the site of a violent crash that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old girl and critical injuries to a 17-year-old boy. The boy’s mother said she has been told by doctors that her son…
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