A traumatic impact can cause physical injuries that are serious enough to require medical attention. However, you might decide to shake off an injury because there are no apparent signs of serious problems such as internal bleeding. Still, this does not mean you are...
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5 common reasons for workers’ compensation denials in NC
You are not alone if you recently received a workers' compensation claim denial in North Carolina. Claim denials are more common than you might think. Regardless, you are probably wondering why this happened. Here are five possible explanations for your workers'...
How can I prepare in advance to handle a work injury?
Hopefully, you will never get hurt while on the job. In the event you do suffer a workplace injury, you should be ready to avail yourself of the state workers' compensation system. Early steps you take shortly after your injury could make a difference when you apply...
What options are available for dispute resolution?
Despite signing a contract, parties to an agreement may end up in a dispute. Such disagreements are becoming more costly as recent reports show that the cost of construction disputes took a dramatic increase. Parties can consider their options to understand how to...
What should you know about crush injuries?
Crush injuries are a major medical issue that can have numerous short and long-term impacts on the sufferer. Many different components weigh in to determine how serious a crush injury is and what type of impact it may ultimately have. Defining crush injuries Up To...
How are assets and divorce matters intertwined?
Many people dread the asset division part of divorce more than almost any other part, and for good reason. It is a sometimes complicated and highly stressful part of the process, after all. But what about assets intertwine them so fully within divorce matters? How do...
What are separate and community properties?
Separate and community properties are terms that anyone involved in a divorce should have some awareness of. What are these types of properties and how exactly do they relate to divorces? Understanding community and separate properties The Business Professor discusses...
Denials for workers’ compensation claims in North Carolina
Workers' compensation can aid people who experience hazardous conditions and accidents in the workplace. North Carolina law mandates that employers carry workers' compensation insurance to help cover injured employees' bills and lost earnings. However, there are...
What are the emotional impacts of a back injury?
Suffering from a back injury can leave a person with debilitating physical issues that they have to learn how to handle. However, fewer people know about the potential mental and emotional toll of a back injury. Chronic pain and its effects The International...
When do you report an injury to your boss?
If you get an injury while on the job, it is important that you report it to your employer as fast as possible. Do this even if you think the injury is minor or if you are at fault for it. Regardless of how you need to report it, i.e. through writing or verbally, you...