Charlotte Legal Blog
Fell down at work? Let workers’ compensation cover you
Living in North Carolina, you’ve always felt happy that you were in a place where it was easy to find a job and support your family. You’ve worked for your employer for around two decades as one of the long-time employees at the firm. You never expected that today...
Everyone breaks the law
The common perception that most people have is that the majority of Americans follow the law and that a smaller percentage decides to break it. They assume that most of the people who break it then get caught and enter the criminal justice system. Even with the...
Dogs want to chase: Do not run
One of the most important things you can do if an aggressive dog approaches you is to refrain from running away. It goes against your natural instincts. You feel like you should run and that it can keep you safe. It may actually put you in more danger. Remember, dogs...
1 dies in motorcycle versus car crash in North Carolina
A man in North Carolina lost his life in a collision while riding his motorcycle on May 18. According to the news report, the 25-year-old man was traveling with other motorcyclists when the crash occurred. He was traveling on Greenville Boulevard when a vehicle pulled...
Workers have rights against discrimination
Workers now have many challenges at the workplace. But numerous federal laws try to remove employment discrimination as an obstacle to workers. These law are intended to prevent employment discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national...
Why do college students drink?
Whether you have been to college or not, you know about the reputation that it has. You’ve seen teen movies, for instance, or just listened to others recount their experiences. If you’ve been there, maybe you know first-hand. Drinking is a predominant part of life for...
People know distracted driving is risky, but they do it anyway
Talking on your phone while driving means you’re paying less attention to the road. Reading a text message means you’re not looking at the street or the traffic. Reaching to pick up a hamburger means you’re only holding the wheel with one hand. Distractions take many...
How does the appeals process work in a disability benefits case?
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) has denied your application for benefits, you have a right to appeal within 60 days of the decision. The appeals process has various steps you should be familiar with. Your appeal could fall under one or more of these...
Sharing the road safely with a big rig
Being surrounded on the highway with a lot of commercial vehicles and semitrucks is never fun. Right now, however, there are more big rigs on the road than normal as trucking companies work harder to meet consumer demands and keep supply lines open. That means it’s...
Treating car accident injuries during COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on the everyday lives of people throughout the world. It has caused disruptions in every imaginable scenario. State and federal leaders have issued shelter in place directives that ban non-essential work and other non-essential...
