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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’…

Working with power tools can be extremely dangerous, and an accident can cause severe injuries. Even when used properly, tools like drills, nail guns, saws, sanders, and impact drivers can malfunction or overheat. Power tools with design or manufacturing defects can also cause severe injuries.  Regardless of how your workplace…

Distracted driving continues to be a major problem in North Carolina despite public awareness campaigns and strict laws. The state Department of Transportation reports more than 4,100 crashes statewide involving distracted drivers during one recent year, leading to thousands of injuries and deaths. Tragically, virtually all of these outcomes were entirely preventable…

The Wilmington area is a popular beach destination for people trying to escape the North Carolina summer heat, drawing thousands of visitors annually. If you are planning to travel to Wilmington this summer, or anytime during the year; it is essential to do what you can to keep your family…

  The Highway 74 bypass construction near Wadesboro will likely affect local traffic patterns for the foreseeable future. Though much of the work is still years away, the bypass may bring much more traffic to the Wadesboro area.   Do Most Accidents Occur on Local Routes or Expressways? Expressways have…