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What should I do after a hit-and-run?

Hit-and-run accidents are similar to other accidents. However, there are some important differences you must keep in mind when dealing with them. Namely, it can be more difficult to go through the typical post-accident checklist if the other party involved in the accident has driven away. However, it is possible...

What is a living will?

A living will is a document that states your choices about the care you want to receive in the event that you cannot make or communicate your own choices. It is sometimes called an advance directive.  Executing a living will is an excellent way to be sure that your family...

Can a repetitive strain injury stop you from working?

As an employee in North Carolina, you work hard every day. You often do the same tasks over and over. This can cause repetitive strain injuries. Injuries like this make it hard for you to work.  In fact, a bad repetitive strain injury may stop you from working. But how...

Does your back injury qualify you for TTD payments?

Back injuries are common in many kinds of work, including construction and manufacturing. If your back injury is job-related, you are eligible to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. During recovery, your main concern will be compensation during the time you are unable to work. Will your back injury...

Can I recover workers’ comp if I was hurt working from home?

Many of us have experienced a substantial change in our working environments this year. Spending your entire workweek in an office may be a thing of the past. How does working from home impact your claim for workers’ compensation? Are you still eligible to collect benefits if you’re hurt in...

What is a power of attorney?

As you begin the estate planning process, you must consider who could manage your affairs in the event you become disabled, ill or incapacitated. While you may be hale now, you will want to account for the possibility that your health may one day decline. Without a plan in place,...

Is distracted driving as dangerous as drunk driving?

It’s not uncommon to see a distracted driver on your way into work each morning. You may see one driver applying her makeup while on the freeway. You may see another driver with a coffee cup in one hand and a breakfast sandwich in the other. You may see someone...

How serious is underage drinking?

Parents have varying beliefs when it comes to the moral aspect of underage drinking. Some remember taking their first sips of wine at a young age and believe experimentation is a harmless rite of passage. Other parents may believe in abstinence out of respect for the law or because of...

What happens when you return to work after a work injury?

As a state worker, the rules of workers’ compensation are slightly different for you than they are for non-government employees. Because of this, your return-to-work scenarios may look slightly different than if you worked within a private organization or institution. The North Carolina State Government Workers’ Compensation Employee Handbook details three...

What should I do when encountering a speeding driver?

Roads have speed limit signs for a reason. They tell drivers how fast they should go as they drive through a quiet neighborhood, a busy main road, or an interstate. Some drivers, however, do not heed the speed limit signs. When motorists go too fast, they endanger the lives of...
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