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Archive: July 2024

Navigating Golf Cart Accidents in North Carolina

Couple riding a golf cart.

An accident involving a golf cart can lead to potentially catastrophic injuries. Because most models provide little or no protection to their occupants, collisions may result in injuries such as fractures, crush injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis. If you’ve suffered injuries in a North Carolina golf cart accident caused by someone…

What if You Are in a Crash Caused by an Uninsured Motorist?

Two cars colliding on the city street

No one wants to be in a car crash, but it is best to be prepared in case the unexpected happens. If the other driver is at fault, you might assume you can file a claim with that driver’s insurance company, but what happens if they have no insurance? ContentsIs Automotive Insurance Required to Drive?Does…

What Is the North Carolina Statute of Limitations for Workers’ Comp Claims?

Injured worker filing workers compensation claim form.

If you suffer an injury at work in North Carolina, the statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the injury to file your workers’ compensation claim. If you miss this two-year window, you might lose the right to claim workers’ comp benefits. This is why it’s so important to work with…

How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in North Carolina

Injured worker from work submitting workers compensation claim form.

Injured workers must meet several deadlines to pursue workers’ compensation benefits in North Carolina. Notify your employer as soon as possible if you get hurt in an accident or are diagnosed with an occupational disease, and within no longer than 30 days. Your employer is then responsible for notifying its insurance carrier to initiate the…

Focus on Space When Driving Near Trucks

trucks on highway

North Carolina motorists are likely aware that tractor-trailers pose a big threat to passenger vehicles. There is some good news to report in that deaths during the transportation of freight across the United States declined by nearly 24 percent between 2000 and 2015. Unfortunately, there are still roughly 4,000 deaths annually caused by collisions involving…

Can I Choose My Own Doctor for a Workers’ Comp Injury in NC?

Injured worker consulting doctor for medical advise,

Your employer or their insurance company usually picks the doctor you will see for injuries related to your workers’ compensation claim in North Carolina. However, if you feel the treatment you are receiving is inadequate or want a second opinion, you can ask to see a different doctor.  To do this, you must file a…

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