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It’s almost tax time! Have you received a Workers’ Compensation settlement or a Personal Injury settlement and wondering if these settlements are taxable income? Some of the answers are straightforward while others are not. Keep in mind, we are not tax lawyers or certified public accountants, so you should always run tax questions by the most qualified individuals, like your accountant.
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Were you injured at work, but concerned because you are an undocumented worker? There must be so many questions and concerns going through your mind, and we are fully equipped to handle your concerns and our staff all fully bilingual.
*Can I file for Workers’ Compensation? – Yes.
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One of the most common surprises for people pursuing a personal injury claim is learning they may have to reimburse their health insurance provider from their settlement. Understandably, this can feel frustrating and confusing, especially when you're dealing with injuries, missed work, and mounting stress.
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The short answer is NO, not legally. Your employer cannot legally terminate you because you had a work injury or because you hired an attorney. You are entitled to know your legal rights and to file a legitimate claim for a work injury.
However, do not let the above facts confuse you into thinking that your job is protected because you got hurt at work, because that is not the case.
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Insurance coverage in an auto accident claim can be a grey area and difficult to comprehend. This blog seeks to provide you with a few possible coverage options which could be available to you if you are involved in an automobile accident when the accident was not your fault.
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A common mistaken belief is that the severity of your injury is the sole determining factor in how much your workers’ compensation claim may be worth monetarily. While more serious injuries are typically valued higher than less serious injuries, a significant factor in case value is how much you earn in wages in the job in which you were injured.
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Insurance coverage on your vehicle with all of the confusing terms can be very tricky to understand. When choosing insurance coverage in their vehicle, most people in NC just select what is required, called “minimum policy limits.” It is typically the cheapest route and often what an agent will recommend.
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If you've been in a car accident or trucking collision in North Carolina, you may find yourself buried under medical bills that don’t seem to match the compensation you're being offered. You weren’t at fault so why does it feel like the system is working against you?
One reason is North Carolina’s “billed vs.
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Taking to the highways instead of only using city streets can be one of the most time efficient ways of getting to your end destination. The only drawback, as we have all experienced, is that the highways have become the primary domain of commercial trucks! They are everywhere -- from 18-wheelers to service pickup trucks -- the highways are littered with them.
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(1) Will the driver who hit me pay for a rental car?
In North Carolina, the driver who is at fault is required to provide you with a rental car through their insurance. If this driver has car insurance, it is their insurance company that will fund and provide you with the rental car.