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Rear-Ended by a Commercial Vehicle
If you are rear-ended in a motor vehicle collision by the driver of a commercial vehicle, you may have a legal claim against both the vehicle driver, as well as the company that employs the driver for damages. This is because a driver who is operating a vehicle within the scope of his or her employment is acting as an agent of his or her employer. The employer, therefore, may…
North Carolina Personal Injury Damages
People can suffer personal injuries in a variety of ways. In some cases, a person may be injured if he or she is involved in a motor vehicle collision. At other times, a person can be injured in a pedestrian accident or a slip and fall accident. Still others are injured when they are using a product which turns out to be defective in some way. If you suffer an…
Facial Scarring after a Dog Bite
North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers It is not uncommon for the victim of a dog bite to have facial scarring or disfigurement after an attack by a dog. Though we love our four-legged friends, unfortunately, there are times when a moment in the dog park or in your own backyard can turn into your worst nightmare. But we are here to help you get through that difficult time and help…
Can I lose my workers Compensation If I delay filing?
Yes, unfortunately, you stand to lose your workers’ compensation benefits if you take too long to report your claim after slipping at the office. It’s not necessarily your fault either because you may have just had a sore back after the slip. It’s when the fall leads to back pain that worsens with time, and your doctor thinks that the slip may have seriously hurt your back, that you wonder…
Injured At Company Function Do I Qualify for Workers Comp
Do I qualify for Workers Compensation If I’m injured at a company function? You probably know that you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you hurt your back while loading boxes at work. However, you wonder if you are eligible for claims if you slip and fall at an employer’s party in Wilmington, NC. This is a grey area, where the answer depends on your eligibility to file a…