In accordance with the CDC’s social distancing guidelines resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering free video and phone consultations and signups as well as digital signup packets.
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The Brain Injury Association of America (formerly known as the National Head Injury Foundation) was founded on September 23, 1980 and is celebrating their 40th Anniversary today!
The CDC defines a traumatic brain injury (hereinafter “TBI”) as a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury.
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Workers’ Comp can often seem like a foreign language! It has its own court system, forms and acronyms that can make it virtually impossible to navigate if you are unfamiliar with the process. The North Carolina Industrial Commission’s website can be very helpful in guiding you through the workers’ comp system if you are trying to handle your case on your own.
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Contrary to popular belief, personal injury is not just found in auto wreck cases. There are many types of accidents that fall in to this legal category:
Car / Auto Accident: This is the most well-known category and the most common.
Dog Bite: There are several rules behind what is an actionable “dog bite” case.
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Picture this–you’re in a car accident that wasn’t your fault. The police respond to the scene, take statements, and create a report. Everyone leaves the scene. You assume the police report has your story as you believe things occurred. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.
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Shankle Law Firm is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. We help people who want to be treated like more than a number!
We know your name, and you’ll know your attorney, not just some answering service. Owner/Attorney, Maggie Shankle, is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist.
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Workers’ Compensation law was initiated by Chancellor Otto von Bismarck in the year 1884. – Fact
The first statewide Workers’ Compensation law was passed In Maryland in the year 1902. – Fact
Workers’ Compensation is a “no-fault” system, so cases can be compensable even if the Employee-Plaintiff is at fault.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! Maybe your company is celebrating St. Patty’s day with an outing, or maybe you were injured walking to an off-premises social event with coworkers or playing a sport at a company function. There are many situations like this that we are often asked about when an injury didn’t happen at work, but has some type of connection to a person’s job.
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So, you’ve been with your employer for 10 years. You’re sure they have your best interest at heart and are looking out for you.
Unfortunately, the moment someone endures an injury at work, we often see a change of behavior in the employer. One of our most memorable instances occurred when one of our clients fell from a second story platform onto concrete, and they were knocked unconscious.
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When a car accident is not your fault, it may seem straight forward that the other person’s insurance should pay for everything. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.
There are numerous steps involved, but here are a few things you can do in order help protect your case:
If there are any witnesses, be sure they stick around for the police to arrive in order to give their statement as well.
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The thought of your workers’ comp case being denied can lead to a feeling of dismay. Though there may be no immediate recourse, there are options available for you depending upon the details of your claim. Your attorney may be able to argue the denial and file a request for hearing on your behalf.