The holiday season is upon us. With that comes parties, family get-togethers, office events. . .and drunk driving. It may come as a surprise to some that the Wednesday before Thanksgiving has surpassed New Year’s as the “Biggest Drinking Day in the US.” Law enforcement hasn’t missed the fact that #BlackOutWednesday is…
There is a reason why driving while impaired is aggressively enforced. “Accidents” are not limited to the general public. WBTV Charlotte reports a police car struck by drunk driver, resulting in serious injuries to the officer. The fact-patterns associated with accidents and DWI charges reveal it’s really not an accident.…
Recovery from a bad wreck can involve more than just ER visits, X-rays, doctors, and rehab. If you’ve been suffering through the process, wondering about your lost wages and bills, often the LAST thing you want to think about is litigation. Are lawsuits required? Not necessarily. In fact, likely more-often-than-not,…
Retaining an attorney or law firm for legal representation may be an important first step in settling a claim for damages. Establishing the attorney-client relationship may seem a bit overwhelming to start. Knowing what to expect at the first office visit is a good place to start. Of course, that…
You’d like to think you won’t need workers comp in NC. But when life (and work) throw you unexpected surprises, you don’t want to be stuck paying medical bills you can’t afford. It happens more often than you think–there were over 2 million work-related injuries in the US in 2016. 1. What…
On-the-job injuries that occur in the workplace may be covered by the NC workers’ compensation laws. If you’ve been hurt at work, we think it’s a good idea to talk to a Work Comp lawyer in Greenville as soon as possible about your options and legal rights. If you’ve been…
Workplace PTSD in North Carolina A lot of NC workers comp claims focus on physical injury, but there are times when mental health becomes an issue. In fact, it can be one of the more complex types of workplace injury, particularly because not a lot is known about the condition…
First, please accept our most sincere condolences on your loss. If you have questions about legal claims for damages as a result of a workplace fatality, please call now. The last thing you need to worry about is legal fees, so we don’t charge anything to talk to you and…
If you have questions about the NC Work Comp laws, like how to file for workers comp in North Carolina and what that entails, Kevin Jones is a Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist in North Carolina. Filing for workers comp can feel like a difficult process, but we’ve compiled…
Injured at work? Need legal representation in eastern North Carolina? Not sure who to call? Here are 10 Tips for Choosing a Lawyer for a workplace injury in North Carolina. If you were hurt at work or suffered an on the job injury, there are literally hundreds of accident injury lawyers…