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How Long Do You Have to Report an Accident in North Carolina? A Complete Guide
Experiencing an automobile accident can be highly stressful and traumatic for a number of reasons, and for most of us, it’s something we don’t even want to imagine. But for anyone who is using the road it is something we need to think about being prepared for. Among the most important considerations in a vehicle accident is what you need to do in the immediate aftermath. There are certain legal requirements that need to
Employment Law: Contractor vs Employee Differences Explained
A guide to employment law and the key differences between employees and contractors.
Car Accident Pain and Suffering Explained: What You Need to Know
Find out whether you are eligible for pain and suffering compensation after a car accident.
Personal Injury Blogs
Can You Get Compensation From a Bus Crash in North Carolina?
Whether you’ve been hurt as a passenger on the bus or struck by a bus while walking, biking, or driving, you could be facing significant injuries and long recovery times. Even though a personal injury lawsuit cannot undo the harm caused by the bus crash, it can help ensure that you and your family do not face a financial crisis due to the losses related to your injuries.
What Do I Do If I’ve Been Hit in a Crosswalk in North Carolina?
Even the most careful person using a crosswalk and following traffic signs and signals still runs the risk of getting struck by a negligent or reckless driver. A helpful pedestrian accident attorney can outline the steps you should take following your collision and why these actions are essential.
Can a Pedestrian Be At Fault in a Car Accident in North Carolina?
Although pedestrians have the right of way in many situations, such as when they are using marked crosswalks, crossing the road at intersections not controlled by traffic signals, and walking across driveways, there are situations where they must yield to vehicles.
Employment Law Blogs
Parental Leave in North Carolina
The FMLA addresses Parental Leave in North Carolina and what you may or may not be entitled to under both federal and state law.
When Should You Hire A Wrongful Termination Lawyer?
Wrongful termination is the case when an employee is fired or laid off, and the termination breaches several terms of the contract agreement.
North Carolina is an at-will employment state, meaning that a company has the discretion to fire an employee. The state gives companies the right to fire you without any warning or allow you to fix the problem (if you caused any).
What Do You Need To Know About North Carolina Workers’ Compensation?
North Carolina personal injury lawyers cover all injuries and illnesses that occur in a work-related accident or occupational disease. Typical work-related injuries include back injuries, knee and shoulder injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, broken bones, etc. North Carolina also covers occupational diseases, illnesses that result due to exposal of environmental hazards in the workplace (such as exposure to dangerous chemicals).
Worker's Compensation Blogs
Parental Leave in North Carolina
The FMLA addresses Parental Leave in North Carolina and what you may or may not be entitled to under both federal and state law.
Sexual Harassment At Work – What Behavior Is Not Acceptable
Sexual harassment at work is something that happens even as you are reading these lines. According to a study by the EEOC, more than 75% of people who have experienced sexual harassment at work never reported it to their employer, manager, or union representative.
Occupational Illness And Worker’s Compensation
There is a difference between workplace injury and occupational disease. The second one is not something that happens in unfortunate events, but rather a thing that develops over the years spent at your workplace. Read on to learn more about occupational illness and workers’ compensation in North Carolina.
