Once the North Carolina Industrial Commission approves a clincher, the workers' comp claim is generally closed for good. That usually includes future medical care, even if the injury worsens years later. Because so much can be given up at once, reviewing a settlement with a…
A North Carolina teacher hurt in a violent incident at school may qualify for full salary for up to a year. That is different from the wage benefits available in a typical workers' compensation claim. School employees can also face questions about who handles their…
Substance abuse can affect child custody when it raises concerns about a child’s safety, stability, or care. A history of drug or alcohol problems does not automatically prevent a parent from having custody or parenting time. North Carolina courts look at the circumstances and how…
A hotel housekeeper may lift mattress corners dozens of times during a single shift. A banquet worker may carry heavy trays for hours. Hotel jobs can put repeated strain on the back, shoulders, knees, and hands. When that work leads to an injury, determining whether…
Divorce can bring major changes to a child's routines, home life, and sense of stability. Children may not understand every reason their parents are separating, but they often notice conflict, uncertainty, and changes in how their family operates. Parents cannot control every part of a…
If you are not sure you want a divorce, North Carolina gives you time to consider other options. Spouses generally must live separate and apart for at least one year before they can obtain an absolute divorce. During that time, you may decide to work…

