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When you get hurt at work, you have a lot to worry about, like getting proper treatment for your injuries. However, while getting that treatment, you may wonder if you should also be taking timely steps to protect your right to collect workers’ compensation benefits. In other words, “Is there a statute of limitations on […]
If you suffer a work-related injury as a temporary worker, you may wonder whether you can access workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical bills and lost wages. The good news is that workers’ comp benefits generally cover temporary workers in North Carolina, provided they meet specific criteria. This article explores the issue in further […]
What is Attendant Care for Disabled Workers? Attendant care helps disabled workers perform the day-to-day tasks that they would normally perform if not for their disability. Some examples of what attendant care provides include cleaning, bathing, laundry, and cooking. Attendant care also functions to teach the disabled person how to perform day-to-day tasks independently. Attendant […]
While it is impossible to eliminate all risks on the road, motorists in North Carolina who drive defensively could potentially avoid severe or fatal injury accidents. But what, exactly, is defensive driving? This article provides five top tips for driving defensively. By incorporating these strategies into your driving habits, you can significantly reduce the likelihood […]
Being involved in a car accident is a shocking experience. Many crash victims forget the importance of collecting evidence at the scene precisely because they are disoriented and overwhelmed. However, taking good photos of the accident’s aftermath is one of the most important things you can do to protect your legal rights and improve your […]
Nearly 65,000 private-industry workers in North Carolina suffered a nonfatal workplace injury or illness in one recent year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many injured workers count on workers’ compensation benefits as they recover, only to face retaliation from their employers after filing their claim. Employers have even wrongfully fired injured employees because […]
As pandemic-related restrictions and travel hesitancy continue to dissolve throughout the U.S., local authorities urge drivers to stay safe and plan for Memorial Day weekend. Reports predicted that roughly 60 percent more people would travel more than 50 miles away from home for Memorial Day in 2021 compared to 2020 – and holiday traffic could increase even […]
Greensboro, NC – On Saturday, January 8, 2022, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro dedicated its first of 6 homes in the Willow Oaks community for its Women Build 2021 project. This dedication ceremony took place for Tamieka Smith and her two sons, Christian and Cameron. Ward Black Law, one of the Foundation Sponsors, for the […]
Did you know that last June the FDA recalled specific ventilator machines, including Philips Respironics ventilators? They were recalled because of dangerous risks to the health of people who use the machines. There is a foam in each machine that is used to lessen the sound and vibration. That foam can break down and release […]
North Carolina allows for the recovery of punitive damages when the defendant was responsible for one or several of the following aggravating factors: fraud, malice and willful or wanton conduct. Willful or wanton conduct is defined as “the conscious and intentional disregard of and indifference to the rights and safety of others, which the defendant […]