One of the most important benefits provided by an employer is workers’ compensation. This state-mandated insurance seeks to protect employees from suffering financial hardship when they are injured or become sick on the job. While employees who have been hurt on the job are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits […]
Category: Workers’ Compensation
Don’t Go It Alone: 10 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Raleigh Workers’ Comp Lawyer
The Top 5 Reasons Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Denied and the Appeal Process
When an employee is injured on the job or becomes ill as a result of their job duties, workers’ compensation provides a safety net to cover medical expenses and provide income until an individual can return to their normal tasks. However, even when individuals have been injured on the job, […]
Getting the Medical Care You Need After Being Injured on the Job
It is important to understand your rights if you have been injured at work. One of those rights is the right to receive medical treatment. To get the treatment you need and preserve your rights to workers’ compensation benefits, you need to understand how the process works. If you have […]
Common Delay Tactics for Workers’ Comp Claims
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance benefit for workers who are unable to work due to an employment-related injury or illness. Because you do not need to prove that your injury or illness was caused by your employer or anyone else, your benefits should be paid promptly when you need […]
The Future of Workers’ Compensation Laws in North Carolina: Trends and Changes
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 […]
Maximizing Workers’ Compensation Benefits in North Carolina
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 […]
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Workers’ Compensation Claims in NC
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 […]
Workplace Safety and Injury Prevention: Employer Responsibilities in NC
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 […]
The Role of Independent Medical Examinations in NC Workers’ Compensation
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 […]
Dealing with Disputes and Appeals in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Cases
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 […]