Experiencing a work-related injury can be a life-altering event, plunging individuals and their families into a state of financial insecurity. Not only are you coping with the physical pain of your injury, but you’re also grappling with the stress of losing income while medical bills…
Navigating the aftermath of a work-related injury can be overwhelming, especially if an employee believes they may be partially at fault for an accident. It’s important to understand how workers comp laws address fault and its influence on an employee’s eligibility for compensation. At Waple…
Louis Waple has been reaffirmed by the National Trial Lawyers as a member of the NTL – Civil Plaintiff – Top 100 Trial Lawyers in North Carolina. This honor highlights his continued dedication to achieving outstanding results for his clients and upholding the standards of…
Suffering a workplace injury can send shockwaves through your life—medical bills, lost wages, and the sheer stress and upheaval of the injury can be bewildering. If you're navigating this complex terrain in North Carolina, understanding how to secure the maximum compensation isn't just comforting -…
At Waple & Houk, PLLC, our Charlotte workers’ compensation attorneys know that there is often some confusion about who approves or denies injured workers’ claims in North Carolina. Employers must report injuries to their workers’ compensation insurance carrier, but there may be instances where the…
Nurses throughout the U.S. play a significant role in caring for individuals and families in their time of need — and even more so in the last several years since the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether they work in emergency rooms, hospital units, nursing homes, or a…