Driving Tips To Stay Safe In The Carolina's This Holiday Season

Darkness Falls Across the Land…

We are rapidly approaching that time of year when Daylight Savings Time forces us to go to work when it is dark out, and return home from work, and school activities after the sun has set.  It seems that we don’t even get a chance to experience any sunlight, unless it is from the windows of our schools, or workplaces.  The madness of rush hour gets even crazier, no matter where you live, and even though our schedule has stayed the same it seems we have less time on our hands to get where we need to be.  So, when your daily routine has you driving around in the dark, don’t fall prey to the temptation to go a little bit faster, and get to your home, or job – a little less carefully.

Since your daylight is literally shorter, start your day just a little bit earlier, so you can get yourself, and your loved ones where they need to be that day.  It is also wise to focus on your surroundings, and if you are passing a school, recreational park, or playground be extra cautious of children that may be playing, or practicing sports for their school, church, or club. The reality is that if you can’t see as well in the darkness that applies to the other drivers on the road too, except those drivers may not be as careful as they should be, and they may cause an accident.

If you find yourself as the victim of a careless driver, and get in an auto accident, or are injured on the job in North Carolina, or South Carolina, Tippens & Zurosky has time for you, and your questions.  Tippens & Zurosky has represented people involved in auto accidents, or hurt on the job in North Carolina and South Carolina for nearly twenty years.  Let us answer any of your questions regarding any automobile accident, or work-related injury.  Call us toll free at (877) 372-3580, or 704-343-0018 to schedule a consultation so that we may assist you. 

Can a Manager File For Workers Compensation?

Managers and Supervisors Get Hurt on the Job Too!

In many companies, managers and supervisors have their compensation and bonus structure tied to the amount of accidents that occur on the job on their watch.  So naturally, these managers and supervisors will often discourage their charges from making workers’ compensation claims.  At the very least, they will try to avoid being the one that documents the injury so it won’t fall on them.  But, what happens when managers, or supervisors, get hurt on the job in North Carolina or South Carolina?

Unfortunately, in our experience, we see managers, or supervisors that either, do not report their own injuries for fear of reprisal, or try to work outside medical restrictions and just “tough” it out.  Then, they have a shocking realization when the company that they have been loyal to, is not loyal to them.  The district manager, or owner that they attended company business meetings with, and even considered a friend, no longer take their calls, or answers any emails or text messages.  The reality of the matter is that highly paid employees, such as managers, or supervisors, have high compensation rates that make their workers’ compensation cases very expensive to their company.  So, the company does what is in the best interest of the company, and quite often cuts their losses, and moves on from their loyal employee.  Don’t let this happen to you!   

Workers’ compensation cases can be confusing, especially when your company is just doing what is best for it!  You need someone to look out for you, so 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!