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Is a personal injury claim worth my time in a minor car accident?
Getting in a mild car crash can shake up your day. And without proper treatment and representation, that same mild accident can leave you with long lasting consequences. The shock of the situation may cloud any pain you're experiencing, but there are both physical and...
Pedestrians are more likely hit by drivers of expensive vehicles
Car-filled roadways are becoming more dangerous for pedestrians. A study released on fatal motor vehicle crashes yielded some troubling results — motorists claimed the lives of 6,283 pedestrians on American streets in 2018, more than any year since 1990. The Journal...
Understanding fault laws for auto collisions in North Carolina
Even in a car accident where the fault seems very clear, the legal determination for who is responsible can be a much more difficult distinction. North Carolina is an 'at-fault' state when it comes to accident claims. This designation means that the insurance company...
What times of the day have high pedestrian fatality rates?
At the beginning of the year, more people may begin spending more time outside in an effort to become healthier as part of their New Year’s Resolution. Taking a long walk is a great way to burn off calories and to enjoy the outdoors, but it is important to be on the...
Workers’ compensation claims citing PTSD are increasing
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health ailment that can be caused by a person witnessing a terrifying event. Medical experts say 10% to 30% of people who see violent incidents or accidents can develop PTSD. With the growth of mass shootings across...
Worker health depends on workplace quality, study finds
Researchers at the University of Washington reviewed the status of 6000 American workers. They found that occupational injuries and mental and physical health strongly coincided with the overall quality of work life. The main health drivers they found were not just...
“Contractor” not a magic word to make employee rights vanish
Recently, two North Carolina courts strongly agreed that an employer could not escape paying for worker’s compensation insurance for an injured worker even though the paperwork said the worker is an independent contractor. The difference between an employee and an...
OSHA releases top safety violations for 2019
Nearly 100 workers are killed in the workplace every week or about 14 a day, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) using 2017 statistics. Of those fatalities, 20% occur in the construction industry. OSHA says a majority of those deaths...
Workers at-risk behind the wheel
Many workers utilize company vehicles to get to and from job sites. Whether you work as a repair technician, in landscaping, construction and more, you likely fit this description. A company vehicle is a necessary tool for completing your work. Unfortunately, driving...
Car crashes more likely to occur late at night according to NHTSA
Car crashes can happen at any time of the day. But one’s chances of getting in a severe collision can be far more likely late at night or on the weekend, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The government agency says people face the...