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Overtime hours can be an excellent resource for workers and companies when they are both on the same page. Overtime work can allow workers to earn extra cash when needed, and overtime can help a company increase productivity and catch up during busy seasons. However, too much overtime and pushing…

A truck accident can cause a lot of overwhelming emotions, such as shock, fear, and even anger. While these feelings are normal and justified, it is crucial to avoid letting them keep you from focusing on the steps you need to take to protect yourself and your claim. Here are…

Motorcycle riders in some states can legally lane-split or lane-filter to navigate through stopped or slowed traffic. But is this practice legal for motorcyclists in North Carolina? Understanding the definitions of lane-splitting and lane-filtering, as well as the legality of these techniques in NC, can help motorcyclists know what steps…

What should you do if you suffered an injury while riding as a passenger in a North Carolina car accident? Who will pay for your medical bills? Is there insurance for passengers in car crashes? These are critical questions, and you deserve straightforward answers to protect your legal rights. This…

Employers and injured workers frequently clash over work restrictions after on-the-job accidents. It’s easy to see why this happens: Injured workers don’t want to return to work too soon or aggravate an existing injury, while employers want injured workers to resume their full duties as soon as possible. When these…

Did you recently suffer injuries in a North Carolina car accident? Are you hurting too badly to return to work? Missing work after a car accident can make an already stressful situation seem worse. The good news is that you don’t have to suffer in silence. You can demand money…

In North Carolina, most employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect employees injured on the job. If you are a covered employee and get hurt at work, workers’ compensation insurance should pay for all your necessary medical care and provide certain other benefits. But what happens when the insurer…

The Hampstead Bypass, or U.S. Route 17 Bypass as it will likely be designated, is under construction in the Wilmington area of North Carolina. When complete, the new road will bypass the towns of Hampstead and Ogden. It is being built to alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety in the…

You may notice that there seem to be more DUI arrests and accidents around certain holidays. But do more DUIs occur on holidays? Why do DUI rates seem to spike? And what can you do to protect yourself from being involved in a drunk driving accident? Drunk Driving Increases Over…

Did you get hurt on the job in North Carolina? If so, you might have questions about your eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp can cover your medical expenses and help you pay your bills while you’re too hurt to work.  This article explores who is eligible for workers’…