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…
At Waple & Houk, PLLC, our Charlotte workers’ compensation attorneys understand that one of the most critical factors in pursuing a successful North Carolina claim is reporting that a workplace injury occurred. Delayed reporting can lead to complications in the claims process, potentially affecting the compensation and support…
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…
Last month, our Charlotte workers’ compensation attorneys at Waple & Houk discussed the continuing prevalence of Walmart distribution center accidents and injuries and our role in holding the massive retail giant responsible for providing injured employees with the workers’ compensation benefits they are entitled to after suffering workplace…
The whole point of workers' compensation is to help employees take care of their work-related injuries. When an employee gets hurt on the job, they can count on their employer’s worker's compensation insurance to cover their medical bills. They also know they’ll receive weekly replacement…
Normally, when you get hurt in an accident, your personal injury lawyer can sue for damages. They’ll demand that you be compensated for any out-of-pocket medical bills. They’ll also ask that the defendant be ordered to pay you damages for pain and suffering. When it…