Most people experience hip or knee pain at some point in their lives due to the body\’s natural wear and tear. However, repetitive tasks can accelerate this process and actually be responsible for knee pain that younger workers in North Carolina experience when on the job. Overuse is a common reason for injuries that can …
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In the state of North Carolina, any friend or relative could nominate you to be the executor of their estate. This title may feel like an honor, but it also comes with a responsibility. Since most people have never executed an estate before, it\’s easy to make mistakes if you don\’t have an attorney present. …
If you’re in the trucking industry, one accident is enough to make you bankrupt in North Carolina. Today, trucking accident verdicts have led to increased insurance rates for American trucking companies, resulting in the resignation of carriers and unnecessary cost-cutting measures, such as scaling back on insurance. The reason for this is the rise of …
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There are many North Carolina residents who file for Social Security disability benefits each year, which are claims that usually take a significant amount of time to process. The time period before approval is often a long and frustrating experience. However, there is a pot of gold awaiting after this bleak period, and that is …
Good driving practices could decrease the chances of getting into an accident on North Carolina roads, and so does being aware of potential risks. Careful and safe drivers can\’t control what others do, nor can they prevent the weather from taking a turn for the worse. They could choose, however, to restrict their driving to …
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North Carolina workers who have jobs that require manual labor and strenuous lifting are at a higher risk of developing a shoulder injury. Rotator cuff injuries tend to be the most common, and they\’re brought on either suddenly or over time through excessive wear and tear. While there are a number of stellar treatments to …
Many North Carolina motorists who would never drive after having a couple of drinks might get behind the wheel while fatigued without a second thought. However, driving while fatigued can be as dangerous as driving under the influence in some cases. Statistics It can be difficult to measure statistics on the number of crashes caused …
If you collect workers’ compensation in North Carolina, your Social Security disability benefits may be affected. When you receive both Social Security and workers’ compensation, you may experience a reduction in your Social Security benefits. The 80% rule If you currently receive both Social Security and workers’ compensation, the total income cannot exceed 80% of …
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Residents of North Carolina and throughout the rest of the country spend an average of $2 billion a year on treating carpal tunnel syndrome. In fact, carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most commonly reported occupational injuries there is. It has always been a common belief that employees in an office job are more …
When you\’re creating an estate plan in North Carolina, there are many mistakes that are easy to make that can threaten where your assets end up after your death. Many people make the mistake of failing to hire an attorney to help them with creating their trusts and wills. This can make it easy to …
