Medical compensation shall be provided by the employer. In case of a controversy arising between the employer and employee relative to the continuance of medical, surgical, hospital, or other treatment, the Industrial Commission may order such further treatments as may in the discretion of the Commission be necessary. The Commission…
If you have been keeping up with our blog, you may have noticed we have been covering the news on the DePuy Hip Replacement Recall. We have been receiving many calls at the office on this device and many of the stories we are hearing are much like the young…
1. What do I do if I suspect nursing home abuse? You should immediately notify the head of the nursing home and document it in writing. Ask them to investigate and call you. Make more frequent visits unexpectedly. Keep a close eye on the abused person. Follow up on your…
While deer/ wildlife and vehicle collisions can happen at any time of the year, the majority of the accidents happen between the months of October and December. The main reasons for this include mating season and hunting season says the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The NC DOT also states…
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When someone refers to the state of North Carolina having contributory negligence, what exactly are they saying? In a nutshell, if it can be proven that someone contributed to their own injury, only a little bit, they will be barred from any kind of recovery. Let’s put this in a…
Take these steps to ensure your and your child’s 2010 Halloween is a fun and safe one: If you are going to let you children go into the neighborhood alone, make sure they check in with you every hour by cell phone or by stopping back by your house. Make…
The following is a press release from the Social Security Administration about news rules with the Fast-Track Disability Services. The Fast Track Disability Services is comprised of the Quick Disability Determination (QDD) process and Compassionate Allowances. Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced that the agency has published…
Choosing a nursing home is a difficult process. Most of the time, your loved one is leaving a hospital and there is not much time to make the decision. Further, most family members want to make sure their loved one is placed in a nursing home that is close by….
The following is an excerpt from The Guide to Protecting North Carolina Motorcyclists & Their Families penned by Ben Cochran and motorcycle riding guru James R. Davis. Since this week has given us so much rain, we figured it would be a timely post for our blog. The following is tips…
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