Personal Injury Blog
Every year there are more than 30,000 fatal car crashes in the United States resulting in nearly 33,000 individual fatalities. This includes vehicle occupants as well as cyclists, pedestrians and other non-motorists. While the number of traffic fatalities in North Carolina has declined steadily since 2007, the ratio of traffic fatalities to population still remains… Read More »
Many people who have been denied Social Security Disability benefits do not appeal because they believe the appeal is a sign they will again be told they do not qualify for benefits, and will receive only a boilerplate explanation. Instead, many opt to continue filing new applications, hoping that eventually they will be accepted. In… Read More »
Many people seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits mistakenly think that the only issue is whether they are disabled. But the question of when they became disabled is also a point of contention in many cases. How this issue is decided can make a difference of thousands of dollars in your entitlement to back… Read More »
In North Carolina as well as most other states, workers’ compensation is an insurance policy that protects employees who suffer on-the-job injuries regardless of fault and protects employers from personal injury lawsuits stemming from those injuries. As a result, many employees who are injured due to the negligence of their employers are surprised to learn… Read More »
Despite that fact that it has been occurring regularly since time immemorial, childbirth is still a complex process during which many things can go wrong. In fact, doctors practicing in obstetrics and gynecology are among the medical professionals most frequently sued for medical malpractice. While there are many types of birth injuries that can occur,… Read More »
Nursing home abuse or neglect can be difficult to detect. And while you may have suspicions, you may not know how to go about raising the issue with the staff. Being active and engaged is essential to safeguarding the safety and health of your loved one. If you see any common signs of abuse or… Read More »
You’ve worked hard. You’ve paid into Social Security. But now you’re injured and you need benefits. What do you do if your application is denied? The first thing you need to realize is that most Social Security Disability applications are denied — you have likely done nothing wrong and you are in fact part of… Read More »
If you ride a motorcycle, then you know something most drivers of passengers cars don’t — the thrill of the open road below your feet and flow of the wind around you. Yet driving a motorcycle isn’t all fun and games. As a rider, you face many perils. Before you hit the road again, consider… Read More »
You’ve been in a car accident and sustained an injury. Do you really need a lawyer? Can’t you just file a claim without an attorney? Or go through your auto insurance carrier? The truth of the matter is that yes, you can file a claim without a lawyer. And you could resolve things with your… Read More »
When you purchase a product, whether it’s a new car or phone, you expect that it will work properly. However, some products not only fail to function as promised, but can actually cause you harm. If you use a product in the manner it was intended, and it malfunctions and causes you to become injured,… Read More »
