Yes, undocumented people can file personal injury lawsuits in North Carolina. In general, being undocumented does not prevent an injured person from bringing a civil claim. In fact, Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers has secured compensation for undocumented clients in the past. Our North Carolina personal injury attorneys made sure to protect their identities and...
There is no single workers’ comp permanent disability payout in North Carolina. The maximum amount paid in 2026 is capped at $1,446 per week. The amount an injured worker receives depends on several factors, including your average weekly wage, the body part affected, the percentage of permanent impairment assigned by your doctor, and whether you...
The short answer is that short-term disability (STD) and workers’ compensation are different benefits. Whether you can receive both at the same time depends on the language of the short-term disability policy and the circumstances of the workers’ compensation claim. Receiving one benefit does not automatically eliminate your right to pursue the other. However, the...
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...