You were seriously injured on the job, and it looks like you won’t be able to return to work anytime soon -- if ever. Should you file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits now, or should you wait until your workers’ compensation claim is settled? There’s no...
Speeding or driving at speeds higher than the posted limit is arguably the single most common law violation in the country. Many people speed at some point every day with little concern about doing so. Some people are so accustomed to exceeding the speed limit that...
Not all injuries that people suffer on the job involve dramatic accidents with malfunctioning machinery. Sometimes, it is just the daily performance of your job responsibilities that will cause a serious injury. Repetitive motion injuries, sometimes also referred to...
As an adult who has plenty of years of driving experience, you might not even remember the days when driving didn’t feel so second nature. But your teen probably isn’t as comfortable or skilled behind the wheel as you yet. It’s likely you took plenty of time to teach...
One thing that drivers often say just after they’ve run into a motorcycle is that they didn’t see it. The police take their statements, and it doesn’t seem like the drivers intentionally did anything wrong or even acted recklessly. They just never spotted the...
Your health has been on the decline for a while, and you’re no longer able to keep working. You did the sensible thing and filed for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits right away. After a months-long wait, your claim was denied. What happened? Well, you’ve...
Drivers who get distracted in the car put everyone around them at risk. It’s often hard to gather accurate statistics on how often distractions cause accidents -- there may be little concrete evidence and drivers may lie about getting distracted -- but it’s clear that...
Not all criminal charges carry the same penalties and consequences. In fact, even offenses that fall under the same general category can vary in severity. Those accused of driving while impaired DWI in North Carolina will face charges ranging from Level V to Level I....
Summer months can be brutal for workers in many industries. From construction work in the direct sunlight to factory work in an industrial building with poor ventilation, workers can be at risk for numerous heat-related sicknesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion,...
Nurses often go into medicine because they want to help other people. Their profession involves very hands-on work that requires both physical care and emotional support on the part of individual nurses. Nursing can often be a thankless job, and for many nurses,...
