At Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers, P.A., our Greenville workers’ compensation attorneys regularly hear from clients who are concerned about aspects of their claim. Are those concerns valid? Let’s tackle some common myths: #1: I don’t get workers’ comp if the accident was my fault: FALSE Sadly, many injured workers do not pursue a workers’ compensation claim because they feel […]
What Happens If I Get Into an Accident With an Uninsured Motorist?
One of the hardest things you have to go through while driving on the road is getting into an accident. It can be made even harder for you when you get into an accident with someone who doesn’t have car insurance. You could also get into an accident with someone who doesn’t have enough coverage to pay for all your […]
When & How Are My Workers’ Compensation Benefits Being Awarded to Me?
Being injured at work is a difficult thing to go through. You know you deserve the benefits that workers’ compensation can give you, especially after talking about it with co-workers. However, you are still wondering how the money would come to you or when you’d even get it. This information is not that easy to find if you don’t know […]
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. […]
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 […]
Being in an accident is a traumatic event that we wouldn’t want to wish on others. It causes shock even for the best of us. Sometimes we even get hurt because of these accidents in spite of the best efforts of our vehicle protecting us. The officer investigating the accident makes sure you are checked out by a medical professional […]
Bicycle Safety: How to Not to Get Hit While Riding on the Road
Riding a bicycle on roads can be really dangerous since you take less space than a motor vehicle would these days. It is easy to get hit by a motorist while you are riding your bike on the road. Because of this danger, there are certain safety measures you can take to prevent being hit by a motorist who may […]