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Workplace accidents can lead to serious, life-altering injuries, and few are more devastating than a spinal cord injury (SCI). Whether caused by a fall from height, a forklift collision, or another on-the-job hazard, these injuries often result in permanent changes to mobility, sensation, and independence.
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Many professions now require you to drive as part of your job. Whether it is delivering items (pizzas, packages, materials) or driving to a destination to make a sales call, perform a service, or meet with a client, your job may require that you drive.
So what happens if you are injured in an automobile accident due to some else’s negligence while driving for work? Is that considered a Workers’ Compensation (WC) case or a Personal Injury (PI) case? Well, often, it is both and is referred to as a “dual’ (WC and PI) claim.
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One of the most frequent questions we receive from new clients is, “how much money is my case worth?” While there is no definitive answer that can be given at the beginning of your case, there are key factors that will be used to ultimately determine the value of your case.
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The short answer is yes, part-time employees are covered by Workers’ Compensation law.
More specifically, in North Carolina, employers who have three or more employees are required by law (with a few exceptions) to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance that covers both part-time and full-time employees.
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When you've been injured, whether at work or due to someone else’s negligence, you’re not just facing physical pain. You're dealing with uncertainty, stress, and questions that can feel overwhelming:
What happens if I can’t return to work right away?
Who’s responsible for my medical bills?
Can I trust the insurance company to be fair?
Should I be talking to a lawyer?
The truth is, when your health, income, and future are on the line, trying to go it alone can be a costly mistake.
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Motor vehicle accidents, including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, are one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries (SCI) in the United States. In fact, they account for nearly 37% of SCI cases each year [based on data from the NSCISC, 2025 Annual Report].
A spinal cord injury can change your life in an instant.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created countless challenges for everyone, including lawmakers across the country. One question we have been asked at Shankle Law Firm many times is whether a worker infected by the virus will be covered under workers’ compensation.
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Each year, Amazon hosts its annual Amazon Prime Day! Initially known to rival Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Amazon Prime Day has now grown in to the largest “single day” shopping event in the United States. Though this day is typically held in July of each year, as a play off of “Christmas in July”, it was pushed back this year due to the uncertainties associated with the coronavirus.
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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.