Has a workplace injury left you completely unable to work? Temporary total disability (TTD) benefits exist to help injured workers in North Carolina make ends meet while they focus on recovery, but many workers encounter obstacles when they try to claim them. An experienced workers’ comp attorney at Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks can walk…

Social media is a huge part of many people’s lives. But when you’ve been injured at work, your usual social media habits can actually harm your case. Insurers will do everything they can to deny or minimize your claim, including going through your social media platforms to find posts or pictures that make you appear…

Decisions in car accident cases often come down to more than just the information available through eyewitness accounts, police reports, and physical evidence. In cases involving liability disputes or catastrophic injuries, input from expert witnesses can make a critical difference. These professionals offer technical insights that help judges, juries, and insurers understand how a crash…

If you’ve suffered a permanent injury in a car accident, you’re likely facing far more obstacles than just your physical recovery process. You may be worrying about your lost income,  paying bills, ongoing medical needs, and what your future looks like. After all, a permanent injury from a car accident can affect every facet of…

Being in a car accident while pregnant can be overwhelming and terrifying. Car crashes place pregnant women at risk and can also threaten the health and safety of their unborn children. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of hospitalized maternal injury morbidity and mortality and traumatic fetal mortality among pregnant women in the United…

A car crash leaves you hurting, confused, and facing medical charges you never expected. If you are wondering, “Who is going to cover my hospital bill? The at-fault driver’s liability insurance?  My health insurance?  The medpay of my own car insurance?” Many people assume the other driver’s liability insurance will immediately handle everything after a…

If you filed a workers’ compensation claim after getting hurt on the job, you may receive a letter from the adjuster asking you to attend an independent medical examination (IME). You’re probably asking, “What is an IME in workers’ comp?” The request to attend an examination can feel confusing and stressful. You might wonder what…

Have you suffered a concussion from a car accident someone else caused? These injuries may seem “minor” compared to some other, more visible car accident injuries. However, their effects can be long-lasting and life-changing. Concussions are common, even in low-speed collisions, and their severity is too often underestimated. You may have a valid claim to…

Workers’ compensation insurance coverage provides paid medical treatment and other benefits to employees who sustain job-related injuries or illnesses. However, employers sometimes dispute valid workplace injury claims. An employer and their workers’ compensation insurance carrier might argue that you had a pre-existing condition and weren’t hurt at work, or that your injuries are less severe…

When you’ve suffered an injury on the job and your workers’ compensation claim has been denied or disputed, the next step may be a hearing before the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC). You may feel intimidated by the prospect of attending your hearing and testifying. However, with preparation, support, and a clear understanding of what’s…