Car accidents are traumatic experiences. The aftermath of a serious accident can be overwhelming. You may have questions if you were in a crash and weren’t wearing a seatbelt. You may ask, “Does not wearing a seatbelt affect an insurance claim?” Insurance companies scrutinize every detail of a motor vehicle…
Many people assume that when a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, the driver is always to blame. But can a pedestrian be at fault for a car accident? Yes, under certain conditions, an injured pedestrian can be legally responsible for injuries to others in a car accident. Can a…
Workers’ compensation insurance coverage provides paid medical treatment and other benefits to employees who sustain job-related injuries or illnesses. However, employers sometimes dispute valid workplace injury claims. An employer and their workers’ compensation insurance carrier might argue that you had a pre-existing condition and weren’t hurt at work, or that…
El seguro de compensación laboral proporciona tratamiento médico pagado y otros beneficios a los empleados que sufren lesiones o enfermedades relacionadas con el trabajo. Sin embargo, en ocasiones los empleadores disputan reclamos válidos por lesiones laborales. Un empleador y su aseguradora de compensación laboral podrían argumentar que usted tenía una…
When you’ve suffered an injury on the job and your workers’ compensation claim has been denied or disputed, the next step may be a hearing before the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC). You may feel intimidated by the prospect of attending your hearing and testifying. However, with preparation, support, and…
Si ha sufrido una lesión laboral y su reclamo de compensación laboral ha sido denegado o impugnado, el siguiente paso podría ser una audiencia ante la Comisión Industrial de Carolina del Norte (NCIC). Quizás se sienta intimidado ante la idea de asistir a la audiencia y testificar. Sin embargo, con…
When you get injured on the job in North Carolina, you can file a workers’ compensation claim to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. However, not all workers’ comp claims proceed smoothly. Your employer’s insurance company might dispute your injuries or deny your claim. A workers’ compensation trial (or…
Cuando sufre una lesión en el trabajo en Carolina del Norte, puede presentar un reclamo de compensación laboral para cubrir sus gastos médicos y la pérdida de salarios. Sin embargo, no todos los reclamos de compensación laboral se tramitan sin problemas. La aseguradora de su empleador podría disputar sus lesiones…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after someone lives through a violent or life-threatening event. The types of events that may cause PTSD symptoms include serious car crashes and other motor vehicle accidents, assaults, natural disasters, and combat. A traumatic event, such as a…
Employees who are injured on the job in North Carolina may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits until they are released from medical treatment and return to work. However, some employers and their insurance administrators may attempt to stop workers’ compensation checks before an injured worker can resume work. If…
