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Workers' Comp

Death on the Job

It’s not something that you see in news headlines or on your social media feeds, but deaths happen on job sites and at places of employment rather often. Of course,

Policies to Avoid Negligence
Workers' Comp

How Can Employers Use Policies to Avoid Negligence?

Imagine you’re at work, you get hurt and go through the standard practice of filing a workers’ compensation case. Except when you expect everything to go just fine, you receive

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Workers' Comp

Who is Responsible for Providing Anti-Slip Shoes?

The first time most people are told that they’ll need special non-slip or anti-slip shoes for their workplace, there’s a bit of skepticism. From restaurant work to salons, you’ll find

North Carolina Statute of Limitations

NC Car Accident Statute Of Limitations A statute of limitations is the specific amount of time that you have to file a personal injury claim within a court of law. Every state

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Personal Injury

Determining Who Is At Fault For An Injury

You are injured at the hands of another and you want to file a claim for compensation. But before doing so, you must determine who is at fault for your

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Personal Injury

Do I Have To Go To Court To Get A Settlement?

It is not required that you in appear in court in order to reach a settlement. Settlements agreements are often made prior to a court appearance. The necessity of a

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Personal Injury

Different Types Of Personal Injury Cases

Injuries occur in a variety of ways and under numerous circumstances. for this reason, there are a wide variety of personal injury cases. The following is a list of some personal

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Workers' Comp

Can I Be Fired For Filing Workers’ Compensation?

The North Carolina General Assembly adopted the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA) to protect employees against employer retaliation under certain circumstance, including the filing of a workers’ compensation claim. Occupational

Personal Injury

Determining Damages In A Personal Injury Claim

One of the most important aspects of your personal injury claim is determining personal injury damages that are proper and at what amount. To best complete this task it’s important to understand

Workers' Comp

Asbestos Contamination at Work

Asbestos is no longer used in construction, yet it still resides in many homes and buildings. The dangerous aspect of asbestos is when it is disturbed, becomes airborne, and is

Personal Injury

Torn ACL From a Slip and Fall

According to the University of California San Francisco’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 200,000 people suffer from ACL injuries annually. Many of these injuries happen during sports accidents and car collisions.