If I've Been In a Car Accident In North Carolina Should I See a Doctor?

Hurt in a Car Accident – See a Doctor!

If you are in an automobile accident in North Carolina, or South Carolina, it is important that you seek the medical care you need as soon as possible.  We have seen folks with serious injuries decline going to the hospital in an ambulance after the automobile accident out of concern for other family members, or what will happen with their automobile.  A late night trip to the emergency room can be the end result of this decision.  So again, seek medical treatment as soon as you can, or you may come to regret your choice!

Just as important as getting checked out for your injuries by a medical professional after an automobile accident, is making sure to seek follow up care if needed.  If the hospital recommends that you see your family practitioner, or another medical specialist, it is imperative that you do so.  We have seen circumstances where people were literally walking around with undiagnosed broken bones, and other serious injuries.  The longer you delay seeking medical care just doesn’t have implications on your health.  Insurance companies use large gaps in treatment against you when evaluating your claim, under the guise that if you truly needed the treatment you would have gotten it.  This tactic basically punishes those who cannot afford medical care, can’t miss time from work, or simply are trying to tough through what turns out to be a serious injury.

   

So, if you are in an automobile accident in North Carolina, or South Carolina, call Tippens & Zurosky.  We have knowledgeable, experienced attorneys who can fight for your rights during this often long and difficult automobile accident process.  Call us toll-free at 877-372-3580, or at 704-343-0018, for a free consultation.  Let us help you!

If I'm Fired In North Carolina Can I File Workers Compensation?

They Fired Me!  Can I Still File Workers’ Compensation?

One of the most common misconceptions is that if your employer fires you from your job this either stops workers’ compensation if it has been started, or prevents you from getting any workers’ compensation benefits at all.  Even if you are terminated, your employer may still be responsible for paying your medicals bills, time out of work, and compensation for a permanent injury.  Even though misconception is NOT true, we hear from clients all too often who have told us that their employer fired them, and then told them they cannot file workers’ compensation!  If you are hurt on the job, make sure you get a written accident report if at all possible!  If your employer fires you on the spot, and refuses to assist in getting you medical care, seek the medical care you need, and make sure to tell the medical provider that you got hurt at work! 

   

So, if you have been hurt on the job and then terminated, seek the medical care you need, and then pick up the phone and call Tippens & Zurosky, so we can be your voice, answer all of your questions, and file your claim!  Tippens & Zurosky has knowledgeable, experienced attorneys certified in North Carolina and South Carolina, who can fight for your rights during this often long and difficult workers' compensation process.  Call us toll-free at 877-872-3580, or at 704-343-0018, for a free consultation.  Let us help you!