As a North Carolina resident who has an injury or illness that is bad enough to keep you from earning a living, you may decide to seek Social Security Disability Insurance from the U.S. Social Security Administration. Yet, many people who apply for these benefits...
Taking time off work to deal with an unexpected injury can cause a lot of stress and financial uncertainty. You will want to secure supplemental income as soon as possible. Workers' compensation benefits can alleviate some of the financial burdens of lost income, but...
Social security disability benefits can supplement your income while you recover from an unexpected injury or illness. Because you rely on those funds to afford basic necessities during this time, you might have concerns about losing your eligibility. When you know...
Whether you live in an urban area and frequently walk because it is more convenient, you regularly walk as a form of exercise, or you occasionally walk around outside for any reason, it is crucial to understand that you could encounter a number of hazards. For...
Every year, motor vehicle accidents on North Carolina roadways cause too many deaths. These accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, but some are more common than others. Distracted driving There are three types of distracted driving: visual, manual, and...
If you are injured while performing tasks for your North Carolina employer, you may be entitled to compensation. This may be true even if you were partially or fully responsible for causing the accident that led to a broken bone or concussion. Regardless of how you...
Residents of North Carolina who have high blood pressure should be aware that medications to treat the condition were recalled. The action was taken because of potentially high carcinogenic levels in the drugs. What medications were recalled? Two types of blood...
Summer arrives, and people of all ages want to visit vacation destinations in North Carolina. In particular, teenagers may intend to explore the beaches and other fun locations, especially after recently receiving their driver’s licenses. While summer in the state...
An increasing number of older people in North Carolina and across the country are dying as the result of falls, according to a study. However, health experts say deadly slips, trips and falls can be prevented. Study shows fatal falls among elderly Americans sharply...
If you have just experienced a car accident, many thoughts might be racing through your mind, including what you could have done differently to avoid the accident. Regardless of how you feel, you must be careful what you say, because how you behave after the accident...
