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The basics of North Carolina workers’ compensation law
Workers injured in a workplace accident or who suffer a work-related illness are entitled to workers’ compensation. The process may be complicated, however, and workers must comply with procedural requirements. Coverage All businesses with at least three employees must have workers’ comp. insurance under the…
North Carolina sees link between car crashes and less enforcement
North Carolina drivers likely have noticed several trends in recent years. Because of national challenges that are still being addressed, fewer people were on the road. That might have been viewed somewhat positively as there was a reduction in traffic congestion. However, it simultaneously and…
What steps should I take following a workplace injury?
A workplace injury can be devastating for workers and their families. For that reason, injured workers should know how workers’ compensation benefits can protect them and what steps to take following a workplace accident. There are several steps injured workers should take after they have…
What should I do after a slip-and-fall?
Not many people think about the possibility of an accident while shopping at mall, eating at their favorite restaurant, or visiting a friend. Unfortunately, slip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere at any time. These slip-and-fall accidents can result in traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord…
Will telecommuting increase or decrease a worker’s exposure to injury?
While the early days of the pandemic featured numerous humorous anecdotes about workers having meetings interrupted by children, pets or neighborhood noise, the shift turned serious as organizations started struggling with more challenging questions. These questions focused in numerous complex areas including on-the-job injuries and…
Even seemingly minor crimes can lead to deportation
Many crimes can be grounds for the deportation of immigrants who live in the Charlotte area. Certain convictions can even mean that a permanent resident will have her status revoked and will have to return to her home country. It is also important to realize…
Why should I take a traffic ticket seriously?
Many people in North Carolina might see traffic tickets as more of nuisance than anything else. On the one hand, no one in the Charlotte area wants to pay a fine and face the possibility of a mandatory defensive driving class and several years of…
Understanding temporary protected status
United Stated immigration laws have several provisions that allow immigrants to remain in this country without a valid passport, visa, green card or full-fledged citizenship. One of the most helpful of such provisions is “temporary protected status.” Understanding the reach of this provision can allow…
What is the impact of truck driver fatigue?
Truck accidents can result in extensive physical, financial and emotional damages for victims of truck accidents. Truck driver fatigue can be dangerous and may result in truck accidents so it is important to understand the impacts of truck driver fatigue. Fatigue makes it difficult to…
What benefits can I get after a work injury?
Most North Carolina residents who suffer a work-related injury or illness will be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Residents of the Charlotte area should bear in mind that injuries and illness can develop over time and still be work-related; they need not be the…
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