Everyone needs extra money this time of year. With the holidays approaching, folks face plenty of added expenses — gifts, decorations, special meals, travel costs to visit family. Injured workers in North Carolina especially feel this pinch, because they are not working or earning less than usual. Often, this time of year is when the settlement offers roll in. Why […]
When we get into our cars to travel to our destination, one thing we do not think about is the location of our seat in relation to the steering wheel. We typically have our seat in a comfortable position that allows us to reach the wheel with relative ease, right? Let us pose a question for you: What would happen […]
When you think of a whiplash injury, most think about the pain caused by their head being jerked in a new direction against the will during an automobile accident. In fact, this is how a lot of whiplash injuries are caused. There is a pinched nerve in the neck muscles that causes you significant pain, along with several symptoms that […]
Why Is My Workers’ Compensation Claim Taking So Long to Process?
One of the hardest parts of filing a workers’ comp claim these days is the waiting involved. It can take up to a few years for the claim to be approved and processed for payment. The waiting involved could mean that you will be unable to pay the bills that are now stacking up in front of you. It can […]
Something a lot of us go through when filing for workers’ comp benefits is that our case is denied by the insurance company. It can be confusing to get the denial, especially if we are going through the process without a lawyer. Going through the claims process without a lawyer can be a costly mistake but one that does not […]
3 Reasons to Hire a Lawyer Immediately After Being Injured in a Car Accident
Getting injured in a car accident is a traumatizing experience for us all, and it can be overwhelming if you decide to take the other driver to court for damages. More than likely, you will be in the hospital for quite some time while you heal from the injuries. You are losing out on wages from your job, which means […]
At Ricci Law Firm, 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 they were […]
When getting into an accident, you aren’t thinking clearly due to adrenaline coursing through your body. You’re just going from point A to point B and accidents are never something you expect when walking out of your house. There are certain actions you take or thoughts you may have that can harm your chances of your personal injury claim being […]
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 […]