Frequently Asked Questions

The answer may be yes if the injury was caused by the faulty or defective equipment or if the equipment became defective and dangerous because of something the product manufacturer, distributor or seller did to it. In other words, if the injury was caused by the negligence or malfeasence of another company rather than by your own employer, you can file injury claims against that other company.In certain cases you can receive workers’ compensation benefits from your employer and bring a separate negligence action against a third pary besides your employer, but read this entire list of FAQs to understand how workers’ compensation claims differ from negligence claims and lawsuits in Virginia, North Carolina and beyond.

It depends on how you were hurt, whether the injury occurred as an anticipated result of your job duties, and whether your injury was caused by a third-party company or a supplier’s separate negligence. Workers’ compensation may be the only remedy but you need to read this entire article on FAQs and differences between workers’ compensation laws and separate negligence claims and lawsuits in Virginia (VA), North Carolina (NC), South Carolina and beyond.

I have a personal injury claim pending, but I’m having financial difficulties waiting for the case to settle. I see all of these fast cash ads. Are these companies legit?

I am unable to work while I recover from my injuries. My phone rings nonstop every day with calls from creditors. What can I do?

I can’t work because of my injury and have no income. How can I alleviate some of the financial stress?