Advances in technology, the pandemic, and changes in workplace practices have all contributed to an increase in employees working remotely or telecommuting. In 2022, about one-third of employed people in the U.S. worked from home on an average day, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says. Remote workers who are…
North Carolina law requires drivers to stop and notify the police if they are involved in a car accident that causes personal injury, death, or more than $1,000 in property damage. Local police will respond to accident reports on city streets. Either the North Carolina Highway Patrol or local law…
Most workers in North Carolina who sustain injuries in a workplace accident and cannot immediately return to work are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp benefits include payment of all medical bills related to a workplace injury and reimbursement of a portion of wages lost while disabled and…
When pursuing a workers’ compensation claim in North Carolina, you will be required to complete several forms. The various forms ensure that the North Carolina Industrial Commission, which administers the workers’ compensation insurance system, has the relevant information from injured workers making claims for benefits. Below, we discuss some of…
Kenneth L. Hardison, who is our Of Counsel and personal injury attorney based in North Carolina, is here to share the four biggest lessons that accident victims must be aware of. Being a well-known and respected name in the field of law, he has come across many accident victims and…
Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law is pleased to congratulate attorney Carter Whittington on his elevation to the position of partner at the law firm. Mr. Whittington focuses his law practice on workers’ compensation cases and helping injured workers in North Carolina seek the medical treatment and other benefits needed…
If you’re hurt or get sick because of your job in North Carolina, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. This insurance covers medical expenses and provides weekly payments to replace part of your lost income while you can’t work. Because your regular paycheck is taxable, you might wonder: Are…
Have you been injured in an accident on someone else’s property? If so, you may have questions about when property owners are liable for accidents and injuries. In certain situations, you may seek compensation for your losses under North Carolina’s premises liability laws. Premises liability provides individuals with a means…
Workers’ compensation is meant to support an employee until he or she recovers from a work-related injury or illness and is fit enough to return to work. If you are healthy enough to work a second job while receiving workers’ compensation, you can expect the workers’ comp insurance administrator to…
Distracted driving involves any action that takes a motorist’s attention away from the primary task. It includes diverting the driver’s eyes from the road, disrupting mental focus on the task of operating a motor vehicle or taking hands off the wheel. More than 3,100 people died in car collisions caused…
