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When Can You Sue Your Employer or a Third Party for Work Injuries?
February 21st, 2020
Contributor: John Morrison
If you receive on-the-job injuries, you may wonder if you can sue your employer. Under North Carolina law, if your employer has workers’ compensation insurance that covers your injuries, the general rule is that you cannot sue your employer. There…
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Can You Get Compensation for Slip-and-Fall Injuries at a North Carolina Business?
September 19th, 2019
If you receive slip-and-fall injuries at a North Carolina business, you may be able to recover compensation from the business (or its insurance company). Whether you are eligible for a financial recovery depends on application of the state’s premis…
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Who Pays Compensation If You’re Injured By an Uninsured Driver?
May 16th, 2019
If you suffer injuries in a North Carolina car accident, the insurance company for the at-fault driver usually pays compensation. But what happens if that driver has no insurance or has insufficient insurance to cover your injuries? Fortunately, in m…
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How Does Contributory Negligence Affect Compensation in a North Carolina Accident Case?
November 15th, 2018
Under North Carolina law, a negligent person who causes injuries to others in an accident is responsible for compensating those victims. However, if a victim’s contributory negligence also caused the accident, the state’s contributory negligence…
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Outer Banks Car Accident Injuries: When Should I Talk With a Lawyer?
July 19th, 2018
If you suffer injuries in an Outer Banks car accident, North Carolina law will determine whether you are entitled to compensation. Depending on where you live, our state laws may be different from those that apply to car accident injuries in your hom…
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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in North Carolina?
June 26th, 2018
A wrongful death action is a type of civil action authorized by a specific North Carolina law. All aspects of a wrongful death lawsuit are governed by the provisions of the statute. What Is a Wrongful Death? A wrongful death under the law is a death…
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