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…
One of the first things you need to know is that North Carolina’s statute of limitations will substantially affect the personal injury case timeline. This law allows a three-year period from the date of the accident in which to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this filing deadline,…
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…
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…
Most personal injury cases — claims by victims of car accidents, truck accidents, defective products, slip and fall accidents — are settled out of court. Plaintiffs can save time and money when they can settle their cases without having to go to trial. When you’re represented by a Hardison &…
If you’ve suffered a permanent disability that prevents you from working, you may have the right to receive disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. Although this program provides monthly financial payments to qualifying applicants, SSDI recipients may also qualify for other state and federal benefits. SSDI Defined…
People who suffer serious traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often experience lifelong health complications. TBIs are often caused by a forceful blow or jolt to the head and are common in car accidents, falls, and other hard impacts to the head. A TBI can permanently alter a person’s cognitive and physical…
You may have a personal injury claim if you suffered injuries in an accident or incident caused by someone else’s carelessness or misconduct. If you sustained a significant injury, you may have a right to pursue compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you believe…
Accidental injuries are a serious problem in North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reports that injury-related deaths spiked 23 percent over a recent five-year period. Hospitalizations increased 10 percent during that time, with more than 746,500 emergency room visits in a single year alone. That data…
Severe accidents can generate thousands of dollars of medical bills. It’s no wonder that people who have sustained major injuries often experience financial stress and hope for a quick settlement. However, the desire to reach a quick settlement sometimes backfires and leaves injury victims financially liable for thousands of dollars…
