A serious accident can cause lasting physical, emotional, and psychological pain. It is important that you know how much compensation you can get for pain and suffering. While it’s impossible to put a specific dollar amount on personal harm like pain and suffering, these effects can and should be considered in your claim for compensation….
If you are injured on the job, you may ask, “Will workers’ comp pay for pain and suffering?” Workers’ compensation insurance in North Carolina does not provide compensation to injured workers for pain and suffering. However, workers’ compensation does provide benefits for economic losses related to your work injury, such as medical treatment and a…
A serious injury can have far-reaching consequences, affecting the victim and their family members. A loss of consortium claim allows certain affected family members to seek compensation for the loss of companionship, care, and support they previously received from the injured person. These claims are often filed and heard in North Carolina alongside personal injury…
After filing a workers’ compensation claim for an on-the-job injury in North Carolina, what happens if workers’ comp doesn’t pay? Are injured workers out of luck? Or are there other options available to cover your medical bills and lost wages? If you’re experiencing this situation right now, a North Carolina workers’ comp lawyer can help…
When you receive workers’ compensation benefits in North Carolina, you may undergo a functional capacity evaluation during your claim. An FCE helps your care team assess your ability to return to employment and any permanent restrictions after a workplace accident. FCEs can affect workers’ comp claims by determining when and in what capacity you can…
The Raleigh law firm is offering a scholarship for North Carolina students. Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A., is pleased to announce its 2025 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…
If you suffered an injury from an accident that arose in the course and scope of your employment, you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim. However, it’s essential that you understand North Carolina’s workers’ compensation requirements, including what kinds of workers and injuries it covers and the deadlines you need…
A severe car accident can lead to thousands of dollars in medical bills, which typically makes medical expenses a significant component of a car accident settlement. Unfortunately, not all car accident settlements include enough compensation to cover hefty medical bills. What can you do if your medical bills exceed the amount of a proposed car…
Car accidents can be overwhelming, especially when you’re left to deal with injuries, medical bills, lost income, pain, suffering, and insurance claims. One often overlooked but crucial element is the importance of witness statements in car accident claims. Independent witnesses can provide an unbiased view of what happened, capturing details that those involved may miss…
Being involved in a car accident can be a life-altering experience. Beyond the immediate physical injuries, victims often endure agonizing emotional and psychological distress. While the costs of pain and suffering do not appear on an itemized hospital bill, they are real impacts accident victims suffer that warrant compensation. If you’ve been injured in a…
