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Can a Death From COVID be Considered a Wrongful Death?

More than 3.1 million people have died as a result of COVID-19. For some, they'll never know how they contracted the virus, but for others, the source is clear, and they may even have contracted it at work. If your loved one died due to COVID-19, and the conditions they contracted the virus under were not up to safety protocols, you may be wondering if their passing can be considered a wrongful death. Can I Sue If My Loved One Died Of COVID-19 They Contracted At Work? Usually, if someone dies due to an accident or disease contracted at work, the deceased's worker's...

07 February

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Common Reasons For Being Denied a Worker’s Compensation Claim

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If you injured yourself while at work, you’re probably hoping your company's insurance will approve your worker’s compensation claim to supplement your income and pay for any medical bills. However, insurance companies frequently deny worker’s compensation claims for a variety of common reasons. If you learn those reasons and work with a personal injury attorney before submitting your claim, you’ll increase your chances of having your claim approved. What Are Some Common Reasons Insurance Companies Deny A Worker’s Compensation Claim? Worker’s compensation claims frequently get denied for many reasons that you can altogether avoid. Some common reasons insurance companies deny a worker’s compensation claim...

15 November

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Your Rights if You Have to Miss Work From a Serious Illness

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Dealing with a serious illness comes with a slew of doctor's appointments, medical treatments, bills, and much-needed recovery time. For employed people who suffer from a serious illness, also juggling work can cause anxiety about your career's future and your income. Know that when you suffer from a serious illness and need to miss work, you have rights that protect you. What Constitutes A Serious Illness? Before understanding your rights around paid leave, it's essential to distinguish if your illness is considered serious by the Federal government. Your illness will be classified as serious if: • your treatment or recovery time requires an inpatient stay at...

10 July

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FAQ: How Much Does An Attorney Cost?

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Raleigh-Durham personal injury attorney Chris Hyland discusses the costs of hiring an attorney in North Carolina....

18 May

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Contracted COVID-19 at Work: Are You Entitled to Workers Compensation?

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COVID-19 has caught the entire planet off guard. The speed with which this deadly disease has spread across the globe is truly unprecedented. And, as is the way with much of the inner workings of the law, the adoption and implementation of appropriate measures and legislation to deal with those affected by the disease has been slow and often maddeningly chaotic. It is extremely difficult to keep up with the changes because they are unfolding almost by the minute. And so it is with Worker's Compensation law. The North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act as drafted with the idea that it would...

10 April

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FAQ: How Long Will My Worker’s Compensation Case Last?

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Raleigh-Durham Worker's Comp Attorney Chris Hyland discusses how long NC worker's comp cases can last. ...

15 March

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FAQ: Will My Case Settle?

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Raleigh-Durham attorney Chris Hyland discusses options regarding settling your NC personal injury lawsuit....

18 February

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Your Employer Closed Because of COVID-19? You May Still Have a Worker’s Comp Case

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You may have a compensable workers compensation claim if you were injured at work in the past two years even if you have now been laid off or your employer closed due to the Coronavirus. To be clear, this is not an article about whether or not someone affected by COVID-19 directly can be compensated. This is related to what is covered under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. Under this act, workers are protected from injury from occupational accidents. These are injuries that occur during an employee's normal work routine. Though this may change, currently no legislation has been passed...

02 February

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