Were you recently involved in a car accident in the Tar Heel State? If so, you might be wondering about North Carolina insurance coverage after an accident, particularly how it will pay for your medical care. Several different policies could cover accident-related medical expenses, generally starting with your own health insurance provider. You could also…
The family law attorney is honored for her experienced and compassionate legal services Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks is proud to announce that Partner Ashley T. Banks was recognized on the 2027 North Carolina Rising Stars list. Ms. Banks was also selected to the Rising Stars List in 2023 and 2026. This exclusive honor recognizes…
If you sustained an on-the-job injury as a seasonal or part-time worker in North Carolina, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. North Carolina law does not require workers to hold full-time positions to qualify for coverage. What matters most is whether your employer is subject to the insurance requirements under the North Carolina Workers’…
A workplace accident can turn a manageable pre-existing condition into a serious disabling problem. When that happens, many employees assume that their prior medical history will disqualify them from collecting workers’ comp benefits. North Carolina workers’ compensation law says otherwise. If a work accident aggravated your pre-existing condition, you could be entitled to benefits for…
The Raleigh, NC law firm’s four named partners are recognized for their outstanding legal services Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks is proud to announce that its four firm partners were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America®️ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®️ in America. The…
When your child’s safety is at risk, you don’t have weeks or months to wait for a custody hearing. North Carolina courts recognize that some family situations require immediate action, which is why emergency custody orders exist. If you’re considering filing an emergency custody order, the team at Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks can help…
Raising a child comes with ongoing expenses, and those costs don’t stop simply because one parent hasn’t been paying child support. In North Carolina, retroactive child support may allow you to obtain financial assistance for expenses you already covered before a child support order was entered. Whether you’re claiming retroactive child support for the first…
A work-related injury can stop life in its tracks. Medical bills can suddenly start piling up, and you may miss weeks or even months of work – all while you’re still hurting and trying to make sense of a complicated legal system. North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system exists to protect you in exactly this type…
A workers’ comp ghost policy is a type of workers’ compensation insurance policy that covers a business on paper but doesn’t provide any actual benefits. These policies are most common in the construction industry, where contractors often need to show proof of workers’ compensation coverage to win bids or satisfy general contractors’ requirements. In essence, a ghost…
Has a workplace injury left you completely unable to work? Temporary total disability (TTD) benefits exist to help injured workers in North Carolina make ends meet while they focus on recovery, but many workers encounter obstacles when they try to claim them. An experienced workers’ comp attorney at Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks can walk…
