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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…

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…

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…

One relatively common type of physical condition underpinning workers’ compensation claims is a back injury and associated back pain. There are a number of factors that tend to give rise to back issues among North Carolina workers. Common Causes of Back Pain Arising From the Workplace When it comes to workers’ compensation claims arising from…

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…

Whiplash is a very common injury claim following auto accidents. The symptoms are typically associated with the neck, but the true damage can extend far beyond the impact area. More serious cases can result in torn or strained chest muscles or even shoulder tendon injuries. This could actually indicate a neck sprain in association with…

Riding your bicycle throughout North Carolina can be a wonderful experience. With that said, it’s imperative to make sure you ride your bike carefully. Sadly, many bicycle accidents happen every year. A bike accident that recently made national news involved a former NBA player. Who Is Shawn Bradley? In his college years, Shawn Bradley was…