What role does a vocational rehabilitation specialist play in a claim? An employee may need vocational retraining or help finding a new job at the expense of the employer or its insurance company when the employee cannot return to his or her former job with the employer. In such a situation, the employer or its insurance company may assign a vocational rehabilitation specialist to help…
Can I Sue My Employer Over a Work Injury? Generally, under workers compensation you are barred from having a lawsuit or a regular negligence claim against your employer. There’s a trade-off. Worker’s Compensation is supposed to be a little bit more automatic than a negligence claim so you don’t have to wait for your benefits. That’s good, because your medical bills get paid as you…
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If my car is damaged in a North Carolina automobile accident and the insurance company denies my claim, what can I do about it? Number 1, if you have collision coverage, you can turn your claim over to your collision carrier. Or number 2, if your claim is for less than $2000, you can file a claim in small claims court. You do not need…
What Can I Recover if I Win My Lawsuit? If you have a lawsuit that actually goes to court, the judge will instruct the jury on the various elements of damages that are involved in the case. Those elements of damages can include things such as your medical expenses, your lost wages, your physical pain and mental suffering, permanent injuries and disabilities, future medical expenses,…
Recently Ford Motor Company was forced to recall its highly-sold Escape Crossover for the seventh time since its 2013 redesign. The latest issues in a string of problems that have plagued the vehicle are the most dangerous; fuel and oil leaks found in the engine can result in spontaneous vehicle fires. There have already been 13 fires reported as a result of Ford’s defective engine…
Not too long ago, bullying victims could often find some peace after leaving school, or in the security of their own homes. Unfortunately the modern age of unrestrained cell phone and tablet use has put an end to that; bullies now have direct access to their victims no matter where they may go. Even though cyber bulling is not physical, it can still lead to…
We get asked lots of times if somebody has a case, where would their lawsuit be filed? There’s lots of rules on where a lawsuit is filed. Those rules are called venue or jurisdiction. But typically, a lawsuit gets filed in the venue or the county where either the injured person lives or the defendant lives. Now, again, there are lots of different rules that…
Riding is an exhilarating activity that many people enjoy, but it does have its dangers. With some of the best motorcycles routes in the country, North Carolina is a haven for many riding enthusiasts. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are at an increased risk of accident; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that motorcyclists are about 37 times more likely than passengers of a car to…
Hunger is a serious problem here in North Carolina, that has only become more widespread due to the economic downturn. At Daggett Shuler, we try to reach out to those experiencing hardship and lend a helping hand, especially during the holiday season. Every year Daggett Shuler holds an annual company Food Drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. We are proud…
I would like to take time to thank the staff at Daggett Shuler Attorneys at Law. To Megan Youngblood for helping me get my disability started; thank you so much for everything!
Olivia Winston
