As self-driving cars begin to appear in North Carolina, it is likely that they will cause accidents. Liability in self-driving car accidents involves identifying who is legally responsible for injuries and damages caused by the crash. In autonomous vehicle collisions, determining liability is often complicated because responsibility may be shared among several parties. As this…
Being in a car accident while pregnant can be overwhelming and terrifying. Car crashes place pregnant women at risk and can also threaten the health and safety of their unborn children. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of hospitalized maternal injury morbidity and mortality and traumatic fetal mortality among pregnant women in the United…
A car crash leaves you hurting, confused, and facing medical charges you never expected. If you are wondering, “Who is going to cover my hospital bill? The at-fault driver’s liability insurance? My health insurance? The medpay of my own car insurance?” Many people assume the other driver’s liability insurance will immediately handle everything after a…
Car accidents can cause severe, life-altering physical injuries. But what many people – even close friends and family of an accident survivor – overlook are the deep emotional scars and turmoil that surviving a traumatic experience can cause. In some cases, car accident survivors feel that they can’t discuss or even face these real but…
If you filed a workers’ compensation claim after getting hurt on the job, you may receive a letter from the adjuster asking you to attend an independent medical examination (IME). You’re probably asking, “What is an IME in workers’ comp?” The request to attend an examination can feel confusing and stressful. You might wonder what…
Car accidents can cause a wide range of hand and wrist injuries, from broken bones to dislocations, lacerations, and extensive soft tissue damage. But can a car accident cause carpal tunnel syndrome? Most people think of carpal tunnel as a repetitive motion injury – something that office or retail workers struggle with, not car accident…
Have you suffered a concussion from a car accident someone else caused? These injuries may seem “minor” compared to some other, more visible car accident injuries. However, their effects can be long-lasting and life-changing. Concussions are common, even in low-speed collisions, and their severity is too often underestimated. You may have a valid claim to…
Are you thinking about taking a trip while recovering from a workplace injury? You may wonder, “Are you allowed to travel while on workers’ compensation?” Even a short vacation could raise questions if it interferes with your treatment or vocational rehabilitation (job search) or appears inconsistent with your medical restrictions and inability to work. Before…
Has your employer told you there’s no job available that matches your work restrictions after an occupational injury? What if your work restrictions are ignored by your employer? Those decisions on the part of the employer affect your workers’ compensation claim. Your entitlement to ongoing medical treatment should not change, but your right to continued…
The Raleigh law firm is offering a scholarship for North Carolina students. Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A., is pleased to announce its 2026 scholarship contest for high school students in North Carolina looking to further their education. The first-place award is $2,000, while the second-place winner will receive $1,000. Applicants must write a 400–600-word…
