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Can You File Workers’ Compensation for RSI, Repetitive Stress Injury?  Many work-related accidents are caused by sudden falls or defective equipment. A repetitive strain injury (RSI), also known as repetitive stress or repetitive motion injury, is a gradual damage to nerves, tendons, and muscles from repeated or prolonged motion. If left untreated, this type of injury can result in chronic pain that requires constant attention. All forms of order have…

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Prescriptions?  Prescriptions & Workers’ Comp Prescriptions are an essential part of healthcare and can be costly. One way to receive financial aid is through workers’ compensation, but do they cover prescription costs? Workers’ compensation is a system of insurance benefits provided to employees injured while at work or performing job-related duties. It covers medical bills, lost wages, long-term disability, and more. But does it include prescriptions? …

Things You Need To Know About VA Claims Regulations.  VA Claims Regulations Overview The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently rolled out new claims regulations that veterans need to be aware of when filing a claim for VA benefits. Understanding the rules and processes can help ensure a successful outcome when filing a VA claim. This article provides an overview of the new VA claims regulations and what you need…

After an accident, you should seek medical attention and consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. However, there are many attorneys, and some may be better suited to your case than others. What is the best way to determine which lawyer is the best fit for your case? What can you expect from your case? Are you even entitled to compensation? Make sure you ask the…

Not every personal injury law firm employs a registered nurse, but at King Law Firm, our Registered Nurse and Attorney, Caroline Cusick Crawford, is an integral part of our team and a valuable resource for our clients.  What Is the Role of the Law Firm Nurse? Although our nurse does not treat clients, she is often integral to their physical and legal recovery. Meet our Registered Nurse and Attorney, Caroline…

Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base in North Carolina exposed service members, their families, and nearby civilians to contaminated drinking water for nearly four decades. Cancer and other diseases have been diagnosed among many Veterans living and working in or near Camp Lejeune due to the toxic exposure. VA Remedies are inadequate Despite attempts to provide remedies, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has largely failed to succeed. According to…

Many people diagnosed with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos in the workplace. Certain jobs carry a higher risk of asbestos exposure, including working as a brake mechanic or railroad worker. For example, you may be vulnerable to railroad asbestos exposure dangers daily in several ways. Asbestos fibers may be inhaled from working in the railroad industry, where you often handle asbestos products and materials such as: Thermal system insulation  Roofing…

Generally, railroads contain conditions that may expose railroad workers to health hazards such as diesel exhaust fumes and asbestos from exhaling it in brakes, insulations, locomotives, and even in rail cars. Specifically, railroad exhaust exposure has a harmful health impact on railroad workers, putting them at risk for cancer, such as colon cancer and lung diseases like mesothelioma. In fact, a 2019 study on diesel exhaust and lung function found…

Do I Have to Take a Breath Test for a DWI in North Carolina? Being stopped on suspicion of drinking while impaired (“DWI”) can be a distressing experience. The panic may cause you to make uninformed decisions that seemingly help you to avoid a charge. For example, you may consider refusing drug testing at the stop or the station if you have been arrested. However, drug test refusal has serious…

The federal government has the legal right to acquire private property for public use via eminent domain. A government and citizen must agree to certain conditions before eminent domain can be used. The terms are outlined in the United States Constitution, which has been amended over time by a series of court decisions. Eminent Domain In The Constitution As part of the original Bill of Rights, the power of eminent…