North Carolina has legislation in place to ensure that all employees are covered by workers’ compensation – as do most states in the U.S. Officials use certain processes to ensure coverage, and any companies’ that are not compliant with the laws risk significant penalties. Despite all…
The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and you’re miserable. If you have seasonal allergies, you may dread the change in seasons. No matter when your allergies flare up, managing the symptoms can be challenging. Although you’ll find plenty…
April marks Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Throughout the year many people work with law enforcement agencies and District Attorney’s Offices across the United States to file sexual assault charges or domestic violence charges so their safety is…
Tens of thousands of arsons are reported each year, including more than 1,000 in North Carolina. Arson and other burning offenses include fires set to structures, vehicles and other property. What is Arson? Arson means deliberately setting fire to another…
Retail theft, also known as shoplifting, falls into the broader category of property crimes, which is defined as a crime that involves the stealing or destruction of another person’s property. The consequences of retail theft include being found guilty of…
When you suffer an injury, your first priority likely is seeking medical attention. Your next step should be to contact an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss what happened and explore the possibility of making any personal injury claims. Even…
Vocational Rehabilitation is a multi-faceted process by which an injured worker with a compensable workers compensation claim receives assistance from a qualified or conditional rehabilitation professional in an attempt to return to the workforce after a disabling injury. Specifically in NC…
By Attorney Jesse S. Shapiro Tip 1: Immediately Report the Injury to Your Supervisor North Carolina law and the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act require employees to report workplace injuries to their employer immediately or as soon as is practicable…
Misrepresentations about past injuries, comp claims, or work restrictions may lead to denial of your workers’ compensation claim. A history of work-related injuries or workers’ compensation claims does not prevent you from accepting a new job or filing a workers’…
It’s interesting to see how much has changed in the world of social media since 2008. At that time, MySpace was the dominant social networking site and social media was still largely in the hands of people under the age…