Personal Injury

What is the waiting period for workers’ compensation in North Carolina? There is a seven–day waiting period for workers‘ compensation in North Carolina.  However, there’s no waiting period for medical treatments. Talk with a Charlotte personal injury lawyer, and they can explain your legal options if you were injured at work due to no fault …

By Shane Smith, Personal Injury Attorney – Shane Smith Law So, you were in a car wreck… But you had an old injury before the crash happened. Now you’re wondering: “Did this mess up my case?” Here’s the short answer: Not necessarily. But it does make things a little more complicated. Let’s talk about what …

By Shane Smith, Personal Injury Lawyer – Shane Smith Law If you’ve been injured in a car crash, slip and fall, or any other accident, you’ve probably asked the one question I’ve heard more than any other in my career: “How much is my case worth?” It comes up constantly—sometimes before the client has even …

By Shane Smith, Personal Injury Attorney – Shane Smith Law One of the questions I get all the time is: “What can make my case smaller—or just harder to settle?” It’s a great question, and the truth is, there are some common mistakes and roadblocks that can really impact the value of your personal injury …

If inured in a wreck, you may need an injury lawyer in Atlanta. These incidents may wreak financial, emotional and physical havoc on your life. You may experience pain and suffering, face high medical bills and expensive treatments, and lose income and the ability to support your family. That’s why many victims choose to file a …

No personal injury lawyer or insurance company adjuster can tell you how long it should take to settle your personal injury case. An insurance adjuster can tell you when they would like to settle your personal injury case, which is immediately following the car accident. The reason the insurance company would like to settle your …

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, every year there are tens of thousands of people injured in elevator and escalator accidents across this nation. The reason? Most escalators and elevators that fail were not regularly inspected and maintained by licensed elevator or escalator mechanics.The primary party responsible for your Georgia elevator accident injury is …

Many car accident victims will visit the emergency room immediately following a car accident. There, they will be diagnosed with muscle strain, muscle spasms, soft tissue injuries, whiplash, back, and neck strain. Generally, those are all the same injury. Many primary care doctors will reccomend taking medication, monitoring your symptoms, and tracking your progress for …

Med Pay or medical payment coverage is a type of insurance you can purchase.  Med Pay is no-fault coverage meaning it does not matter whether the accident is your fault or someone else’s fault.  It will cover you or any passenger in your vehicle if there is a motor vehicle collision.  This means that if …

An injury lawyer in Atlanta can do only so much when it comes to your personal injury claim. But there are things you can do that may help your case, such as gathering and organizing necessary evidence and documenting everything pertaining to the accident. Also, consider ways you may hurt your case to avoid them.Although a lawyer will investigate …

We are saddened to hear that your mother was injured in a car crash, but we are thankful she has a child like you who is interested in her health and financial future. Unfortunately, auto accidents can leave many victims with pain, injuries, and inadequate funds to pay for the care they need. This is …

Getting injured in a preventable accident can be a confusing and worrisome experience. Often, people who are injured through no fault of their own are concerned about how they are going to pay for their medical expenses or continue to pay for their living expenses. They may also be concerned about how they will be …