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Dec 10, 2023

NC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Claims Fourth Victim

A fourth person has died from the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak recently linked to the NC Mountain State Fair held at the Davis Event Center at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center. The fair ran from...

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Dec 06, 2023

How a Lien Can Get Placed on Your Workers’ Compensation Settlement

After an on-the-job injury, the last thing you want (or probably expect) is to find out that part of the potential settlement money you were counting on may not be coming to you. But that’s...

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Dec 05, 2023

7 Reasons You Need a Dashcam in North and South Carolina

“Traffic was crazy today!” If you’ve ever thought or uttered that phrase, you might want to consider installing a dashcam in your vehicle. Insurance claims often get denied when it’s a word vs. word situation....

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Dec 03, 2023

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Car Accident Lawyer

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you likely have a lot on your mind. Hiring a car accident lawyer may not be something you want to think about right now, but you should...

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Dec 02, 2023

What Is Considered Full Time in NC? The Answer May Surprise You

When considering what constitutes full-time work in North Carolina, it’s important to understand that this is an at-will employment state. What does that mean? According to the NC Department of Labor, employment at-will means employers...

Dec 02, 2023

NC Labor Laws for Exempt Employees: Frequently Asked Questions

Are there specific NC laws for salaried employees? What about for exempt employees? And what’s the difference between a salaried employee and an exempt employee? As a North Carolina employment law attorney, I hear many...

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Dec 02, 2023

The (Surprisingly) High Economic Cost of Car Accidents for South Carolina Drivers

Car accidents can be painful in many ways, especially for your wallet. Even if you’re not at fault and doing everything right, one moment of a stranger’s negligent driving is all it can take to...

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Dec 01, 2023

Injured While Working From Home: Can I Get Workers’ Compensation?

What happens if you get hurt at work but not at the office? It’s a question more people are asking now than ever before. If you’re working from home and you get hurt, are you...

Nov 30, 2023

Can Workers Comp Force Me to Settle?

Clients often ask me if the insurance company can force them to settle. That's a good question, and one that, like many involving workers' comp, does not have a simple yes or no answer. But...

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Nov 22, 2023

Social Security Benefits Checks to Increase 5.9% to Cope With Inflation

The incredible events of the last few years have been particularly burdensome and even dangerous for many of those who depend on Social Security. Pandemics, housing shortages, prescription drug costs and other factors have continued...