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…
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…
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…
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…
¿Ha sufrido una conmoción cerebral a causa de un accidente de auto provocado por otra persona? Este tipo de lesiones puede parecer “menor” si se compara con otras lesiones más visibles derivadas de un accidente de tránsito. Sin embargo, sus efectos pueden ser duraderos y cambiar la vida de quien…
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…
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,…
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. …
Los accidentes automovilísticos son experiencias traumáticas. Las consecuencias de un accidente grave pueden resultar abrumadoras. Si usted estuvo involucrado en un choque y no llevaba puesto el cinturón de seguridad, es posible que tenga muchas dudas. Tal vez se pregunte: “¿No usar el cinturón de seguridad afecta un reclamo de…
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…
