North Carolina Legal Blog
Summer is here which means barbeque season and long, hot days at the beach. Always remember that drinking and driving are not worth your safety and the safety of others. Have fun and enjoy the weather, but make sure you have a plan and a designated driver. If your plan falls through, there are other…
Back problems are a major cause of concern for many workers in the Jacksonville area. Slips and falls, lifting strains and repetitive movements commonly lead to back injuries in the workplace. You might not think much of having a sore back after lifting a few boxes at work. Eventually, that soreness may not go away…
Federal safety regulators and the Center for Construction Research and Training are promoting the fifth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction scheduled for May 2018. This event calls for construction companies in North Carolina and nationwide to halt work and conduct safety training. Protecting workers from falls will be a top priority…
Most Jacksonville area workers know they may qualify for workers’ compensation. There is so much misinformation circulating about workers’ compensation that many employees do not know the difference between fact and fiction. It is important for you to have a clear understanding of the workers’ compensation system so you can avoid making mistakes that could…
Working at computer stations might not appear to put physical demands on workers in North Carolina, but conditions called “computer back” or “mouse shoulder” arise from long hours on a computer. Among radiologists, 32 percent of practice managers reported that their staff members had lower back pain when surveyed by the American College of Radiology….
For individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere around the country, workplace dangers can arise from unexpected places. In a study released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), loud, noisy workplaces were associated with high cholesterol and high blood pressure among workers at such facilities. Both of these conditions are major risks for…
Every now and then, drivers in North Carolina need a review of the top causes are in highway accidents. This is because highway accidents all too often end in fatalities, and when they don’t, they can lead to personal injury claims with potentially high settlements. Some of the Top Causes of Highway Accidents in North…
By definition, no one plans for an accident. That is why insurance plans exist, to help you manage the costs of recovery after an accident. But what happens if you were injured on the job? In most cases, you can file a claim for workers’ compensation. Under North Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Act, commercial employers with…
Shoppers expect a smooth purchasing experience when they visit a store, but that is not always the case. Slip-and-fall accidents can cause serious injury to customers and leave them with expensive medical bills. Victims deserve compensation for these injuries, but the question after an accident is who exactly is liable for paying for the injury?…
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…
