Am I due compensation for being bitten by a dog in NC?

Dog bites can be a traumatic experience. Did you know that a dog bite could be considered a viable Personal Injury incident for which you may be due compensation in a personal injury case?

There are applicable Dog Bite Laws in NC. The owner of the dog is not automatically responsible for any injuries that occur because their dog bites someone.

How do I get compensated after an Auto Accident that was not my fault?

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.

Workers’ Compensation Quiz: True or False?

Workers’ Compensation claims can be very overwhelming. See these commonly asked True/False questions below, and call our office for more details on your potential case.

You must pay taxes on your workers’ compensation benefits.
FALSE. Workers’ Compensation benefits are not taxed.

Top 5 Questions from Clients Involved in a Car Wreck:

(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.

Will Delaying Medical Care Negatively Affect My Personal Injury Case?

Imagine you’ve just been injured in a car wreck or other significant accident and emergency medical providers arrive on the scene. You feel anxious, overwhelmed, and upset. The emergency providers strongly suggest you seek medical care as soon as possible, but with adrenaline pumping through your veins and thoughts rushing through your head, going to the hospital is the very last thing you want to do.

Why Choose Shankle Law Firm?

In addition to the pain experienced in a work-related injury, you may also be frightened and experiencing high levels of anxiety associated with thoughts like:

When can I go back to work?
Will my employer hold my job?
Will I be terminated?
How long and what type of medical treatments will I require?
Who will pay the medical bills?
Can I receive workers’ compensation?
What should I do next?

It is understandable that with the pain and emotions you are feeling, the last thing you want to do is contact an attorney.

Slip & Falls in North Carolina

Slip & Falls in North Carolina Slip and fall cases are a type of Personal Injury case. Slip and falls that occur outside of the workplace can be very challenging …

Workers’ Comp can be confusing!

Workers’ Comp: The Confusing Forms, The Bizarre Acronyms…Help! Workers’ Comp can seem like a foreign language. It has its own court system, forms and acronyms that can make it virtually …

Accurate Police Reports are Important!

Why is an Accurate Police Report Crucial in a Car Accident Claim? Picture this–you’re in a car accident that wasn’t your fault. The police respond to the scene, take statements, …