North Carolina car wrecks: If your health insurance company paid your car accident-related medical bills, can it get money back from your settlement? “Cost Plus Plans” North Carolina is an anti-subrogation state. What does that mean if you’ve been injured and you are trying to settle your car wreck case? What if your health insurance […]
Many different factors can impact the value of your North Carolina car accident settlement. The team at Ward Black Law explores the facts and evidence that could impact your compensation and will help maximize your car accident settlement. What Impacts Car Accident Settlement Amounts? Any of the following factors can impact the value of your […]
Liability coverage provides compensation to victims of a car accident from the at-fault party’s liability insurance policy. Liability coverage insures the named insured on the policy, the spouse and any family members of the named insured so long as they reside at the named insured’s residence, and any person using the vehicle listed on the […]
Speed limits allow for the safe and efficient flow of traffic. When motorists ignore the speed limit, they could lose control of their vehicle, be unable to maintain a safe distance between other vehicles, or otherwise cause a severe or fatal injury accident. The Role of Speeding in Fault for a Car Crash Exceeding the […]
Can My Employer Require that I Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine? Yes. Your employer can require that you receive a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of your employment. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued guidance stating that federal EEO laws do not prevent an employer from requiring its employees to be vaccinated. An […]
What is a “gap in treatment?” If you have ever tried settling a personal injury claim on your own you may have come across the term, “gap in treatment.” This term is used by the insurance company as an attempt to reduce your settlement. A “gap in treatment” refers to a prolonged period between your […]
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in North Carolina, finding a way to pay your medical bills can be challenging. No one ever plans to be severely injured, and the cost of treatment could put significant strain on your finances. You may be able to recover compensation for your injuries by making an […]
When employees in North Carolina suffer an injury at work or develop an occupational illness, the state’s workers’ compensation system is supposed to help them get back on their feet. In practice, however, the system doesn’t always work as well as it should, leaving injured workers in a bind. If you’ve been hurt and need […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the look of the workplace for countless Americans. More people than ever work from home, but that doesn’t mean that accidental injuries don’t still occur. Many workers who now perform their duties at home face confusion about benefits if they get hurt on the job – but not in […]
In North Carolina, underinsured motorist coverage protects you against other drivers who do not carry enough insurance coverage to compensate you completely for your injuries. Underinsured motorist coverage is commonly referred to as UIM. UIM coverage applies when you are injured in a car crash and the at-fault driver has less liability insurance coverage than […]