Workers’ compensation is an important benefit that protects North Carolinians who are unable to work due to a work-related illness or injury. Most employers are covered by North Carolina’s workers’ compensation laws, meaning that they are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. As a result, workers are almost always entitled […]
Category: Workers’ Compensation
Understanding Your Rights as an Injured Worker in North Carolina
If you have been injured on the job or suffered a work-related illness, you may be entitled to medical and disability benefits through workers’ compensation. In addition to your right to compensation, there are many other rights that you have throughout the process. If you are unable to work due […]
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation if You Have Been Injured by a Co-Worker?
Employees can be injured in several different ways while on the job, but one of the most common is when an employee is injured by a co-worker, either intentionally or accidentally. If you have been injured at work by a co-worker and have questions about whether you qualify for workers’ […]
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Liens in North Carolina
Workers’ compensation pays vital benefits to workers who are injured on the job and therefore facing a loss of income. Thankfully, most workers’ compensation claims are straightforward – you file your claim and you are paid the benefits you are entitled to until you are able to return to work, […]
How a Change in Condition Can Impact Your Workers’ Compensation Case
If you have been injured on the job, your recovery may depend on extensive medical treatment and however much time it takes to heal. It can also require a great deal of patience, as you may experience several setbacks along the way. When making a prognosis, doctors do their best […]
Are You Eligible for Workers’ Compensation if You Are Injured on Your First Day?
Accidents can happen at any time and at any place. This is no less true in the workplace, where employees can be injured in the blink of an eye. Construction workers and those who work in industrial settings are especially vulnerable, but even office workers and other employees can be […]
Workers’ Compensation Claims and Uncooperative Employers
Workers’ compensation is an important safety net for employees who are injured while on the job and unable to work. Almost all employers are required by North Carolina law to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This allows workers to get the medical care they need and take the time they need […]
Workers’ Compensation and Retaliation
If you have been injured on the job and are unable to work, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, many workers are reluctant to file a claim for a variety of reasons, one of which is that they are worried about jeopardizing their job. If you have questions […]
What Airport and Airline Employees Need to Know About Workers’ Comp
When you mention workers’ compensation, people immediately think of people in construction jobs. However, all employees may be entitled to workers’ compensation when they are injured on the job, including those who work in the air travel industry. If you have been injured as an airline employee or someone who […]
Workers’ Comp Claims and Work-Related Illnesses
While the majority of workers’ compensation claims arise from physical injuries suffered while on the job, it is important to remember that you may be entitled to workers’ compensation if you are unable to work due to a work-related illness. For example, power plant or shipyard workers who have been […]