Charlotte Legal Blog
What does workers’ compensation insurance cover?
Most North Carolina employers with more than three employees must hold workers’ compensation insurance. It is there to help you with the financial expenses you incur if you have an injury at work. These are the things that these policies usually cover: Medical costs:...
Does partial fault impact a North Carolina crash claim?
Fault plays a major role in the average North Carolina motor vehicle crash. The actions or decisions of one person can directly result in other people getting hurt, and allocating responsibility plays a role in who pays and what rights people have. Determining who...
Reduce the risk your child is bitten by a dog
Your young toddler loves dogs. Like many small children throughout Charlotte, she wants to reach out and stroke any dog she sees. It makes going for a walk through the park an unsettling experience for you as a parent. As much as you may love dogs, you are right to be...
Defenses to domestic violence charges
If you are like most Charlotte couples, you will have had your disagreements. Sometimes people feel trapped in a relationship they do not know how to get out of. In some cases, people conclude that the easiest way to escape their relationship is to file a false claim...
Discrimination is based on stereotypes
Often, discrimination in the workplace finds its roots in a stereotype that is in no way true, but that the person believes anyway. They then act on that stereotype in an unfair manner, assuming it applies to workers who actually don’t share these traits. For...
Spinal cord injury damage isn’t always permanent
When some people hear that someone has a spinal cord injury, they think that the victim will have a lifelong issue because of it. For many people who have this type of injury, paralysis is possible. For others, at least a partial recovery is possible. There are many...
What is Social Security Disability Insurance?
In North Carolina, workers with disabilities may receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits to help meet their living expenses. But it is important to comply with all of the requirements and procedures for SSDI or you may lose important rights and this...
How to talk to your doctor about Social Security Disability benefits
Deciding to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits isn’t easy -- but it may feel like a piece of cake compared to broaching the subject with your doctor. Social Security carefully considers all your medical evidence when they evaluate your claim. They will...
These 3 tips can help your teen avoid distracted driving
In 2017, approximately 3,166 people were killed in distracted driving crashes. Unfortunately, the number of people who drive while distracted is significant, since smartphones, GPS systems and other distractions are prominent. As a parent, you may not be sure how you...
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...
