TL;DR: Signing a medical release for a workers’ compensation claim may give the insurance carrier access to your broader medical history. Access to prior illnesses and injuries could give the insurance carrier grounds to argue that a current condition came from a previous injury. The insurance carrier may use prior medical information to question the...
TL;DR: Personal injury cases can take time to resolve, particularly when bills are accumulating and the injured person is unable to work. Accepting an early settlement may result in receiving less money than the legal team believes the case is worth. A personal injury case can take up to 2 or 3 years as it...
TL;DR: Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer Immediately If you’ve been injured in a car wreck, waiting to hire legal representation can cost you your case. Here is why you need to act fast: Strict Time Limits: North Carolina has a strict 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Starting early while recovering...
TL;DR Car accidents are often more common near home, in parking lots, and on smaller roads than on interstates. Parking lots see frequent fender benders because of close vehicles, pedestrians, and constant movement. Stop signs are risky when drivers roll through, fail to brake early, or ignore right-of-way rules. Rural highways can be dangerous due...
TL;DR North Carolina personal injury and workers’ compensation claims have strict filing deadlines. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the accident or injury. The statute of limitations may be tolled for minors or legally incompetent injury victims. Workers’ compensation claims have shorter deadlines: written employer notice within 30 days and...
TL;DR North Carolina personal injury and workers’ compensation claims have strict filing deadlines. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the accident or injury. The statute of limitations may be tolled for minors or legally incompetent injury victims. Workers’ compensation claims have shorter deadlines: written employer notice within 30 days and...
TL;DR The three most common motorcycle accident injuries are head injuries, broken bones, and road rash. Head injuries can happen with or without a helmet and may cause long-term physical or mental effects. Broken bones often occur when riders are thrown from the motorcycle during a crash. Road rash can range from minor skin damage...
TL;DR Personal auto insurance may not cover accidents that happen while driving for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Uber Eats, or similar services. Many personal policies exclude coverage when a vehicle is used for business, deliveries, or paid passenger transport. Company-provided insurance may cover some situations, but coverage often depends on whether the driver is actively completing...