No one expects to get injured on the job, but it’s true for thousands of North Carolina workers yearly. Workplace injuries affect people from all sectors, although some positions are more dangerous than others. You’ll be expected to file a workers’ comp claim if you…
In 2021, 67,700 workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in North Carolina. A total of 179 fatal work injuries occurred, with transportation accidents being the most common cause of death. Exposure to harmful substances or environments, followed by slips, trips and falls, accounted for the…
Even when businesses take safety precautions, employees get hurt on the job. In 2021, private employers in North Carolina reported 67,700 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. After a workplace injury, your focus will be on your health. You…
North Carolina’s winter months can produce snow and ice, some of the most dangerous conditions to drive in – especially black ice, a thin layer of invisible ice. Although the heaviest snowfall in the state is in our more mountainous regions, the Raleigh area receives…
When you get behind the wheel, a car crash is often the last thing on your mind. It’s easy to get lulled into a sense of safety while navigating roads, but North Carolina car accidents are unfortunately typical. Last year, nearly 1,800 people were injured…
North Carolina roads are packed during the holidays. You might hop in the car for a long drive to visit loved ones, shop for gifts, or to attend a festive holiday party. A North Carolina car accident is probably the last thing on your mind…
The numbers speak for themselves. Last year, North Carolina saw more than 276,000 traffic accidents; in the first half of 2022, there were 806 car crash fatalities. It is clear that drivers need an abundance of caution when behind the wheel in North Carolina. Whether…
It should not come as a surprise to learn that injuries can be catastrophic when a passenger vehicle is involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler. Large, working trucks normally weigh over 10,000 pounds which is more than three times the weight of the cars…
By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., CSSC, MSCC Some individuals are “dual eligible” meaning they qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare. In certain cases, a Medicare Set Aside/special needs trust or pooled trust sub-account may be necessary to preserve the client’s dual eligibility. As discussed…
By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., CSSC, MSCC Because most of a lawyer’s malpractice exposure at settlement is related to public benefit preservation, it is important to understand the basics of these benefits. Ethically, a lawyer must be able to explain these matters to the…
