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Workers’ compensation touches every industry and workplace in both the private and public sectors. Unfortunately, workers’ compensation law tends to lag behind the changes that occur in the industries it covers. At Martin & Jones, we help our clients by staying abreast of legal developments and by anticipating changes that […]

If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can cover your lost income and your medical expenses, helping you make a full recovery and meet your financial obligations in the meantime. Even if your workers’ comp claim is approved, however, there […]

In every type of legal claim, the law sets a deadline by which claims must be pursued. Referred to as the statute of limitations, the purpose of this deadline is to protect parties from having to defend themselves against claims where evidence may no longer be available. For claimants, understanding […]

In the daily bustle of our jobs, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that employers have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of their workers. Of course, this does not mean that they must do anything and everything to prevent every possible injury. Instead, they must […]

When you get injured on the job, you will need to be treated by doctors who are approved by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company. On the one hand, it is only fair that the insurance company wants to make sure that disability determinations are being made by medical professionals […]

For many injured workers, their workers’ compensation claims are straightforward and are approved with little delay. For many others, unfortunately, their claims are far more complex and quickly get bogged down in disputes, denials, and appeals. If you feel like your workers’ comp claim is an uphill battle, get the […]

When a worker is injured on the job or is unable to work due to an occupational illness, the workers’ compensation process often proceeds smoothly. In some cases, however, disputes can arise as to a variety of issues. When disputes arise and cannot be resolved, a hearing will be held […]

When a worker is injured on the job, the unfortunate reality is that they may never be able to work in the same job again. Unless they are totally and permanently disabled, however, they may be able to work in another role at some point in the future. Workers who […]

Workers’ compensation provides medical and lost income coverage on a no-fault basis. In other words, injured workers can receive benefits almost immediately without even proving that their employer or someone else was negligent. The trade-off is that injured workers cannot sue their employer or their co-workers, even if they were […]

The media has recently been reporting on the rising number of fatal car accidents in the Raleigh area. As lawyers who have been representing car accident victims in Raleigh and across North Carolina, we find this trend to be very troubling. Most people would expect that the number of fatal […]