Workers’ compensation claims adjusters routinely send out claim denials when they receive a report of injury in North Carolina. Here’s what to do if you get one: I received a Form 61 Denial of Claim… is this the end? No, but it is easy to fall into the trap of believing there is no hope. Although the denial form is […]
Our Greenville workers’ compensation attorneys at Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers, P.A. help injured workers across North Carolina. Here are some common questions we see: I got hurt at work. What’s the first step? Notify management immediately – even if you think everyone knows. Often, injured workers hope to heal quickly, so they do not bother reporting an incident. Do […]
The Best Way to Deal with a Drunk Driver at the Scene of Your Accident
Getting into an accident with another driver is bad enough, but what if you get into an accident with a drunk driver? The injuries could be worse on both sides, and it’s a more dangerous accident to have given that the inebriated driver is so unpredictable. Here are some tips on how to deal with an accident like this. 1. […]
Should I Go to the Emergency Room or an Urgent Care Clinic After a Car Accident?
Getting into a car accident can be a stressful event and can cause quite a few injuries for us. The adrenaline will be pumping through you, which can mask the pain from injuries you may have sustained in the accident. This might be the truth, but you should get treated for any injuries, even if you don’t know they’re on […]
Should I Use My Health Insurance to Pay My Medical Bills After an Accident?
So, you’ve gotten into a car wreck and can feel the pain in your leg. You know it won’t be able to support your weight if you get out of the car. It’s frustrating because you weren’t expecting the accident in the least. This means you will be out of work for at least 2 or 3 months, which means […]
Depression can be difficult to deal with and it can get worse if you are dealing with it at work. If you get depression because of a work injury, you might get it covered by workers’ comp benefits even after you recover from your physical injury. You will have to come prepared with documentation to prove that the depression you […]
Defensive Driving Tips to Protect Yourself Against Drivers with Road Rage
In 2015, a woman in Spartanburg, South Carolina was arrested for aggressive driving. Cynthia Keith had fired several shots into another vehicle on Highway 221 near a Bojangles. She confessed to the incident after being pulled over at Reidville Road. She was charged with first degree assault and battery along with discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle. Aggressive driving, […]
One of the more difficult types of cases in terms of car accidents is if the accident occurs in a construction zone. It can be a challenge for those who are not familiar with laws, legalese, and regulations to figure out who would be at-fault for an accident in such a unique location. If you have been hurt in a […]
If you have a teenage driver, it is important to teach them about the many dangers that come with operating a motor vehicle. From drinking and driving to texting and driving, there are many habits and behaviors that often cause teenagers to get into serious car accidents. In this blog, we review important safety tips for teenage drivers. Does Your […]
There are a lot of distractions on the road today. As drivers, we have anything from our phones beside us to accidents on the road nearby. We don’t want to get into an accident ourselves because we’re paying attention to a distraction. Below, we provide tips on how to “get around” the distraction so you don’t cause a car accident […]