If you have filed a North Carolina workers’ compensation claim and the insurance company has accepted it to be compensable, you are entitled to receive disability compensation if you lose wages at work due to your injury. The North...
Continue ReadingWhat Happens After the Injury? After you are injured at work, your employer and its workers’ compensation carrier will likely file a written report of the injury. You will be given a copy of the written report and you...
Continue ReadingThe Workers’ Compensation Act governs workers’ compensation claims in North Carolina. The North Carolina Industrial Commission administers workers’ compensation claims. The Workers’ Compensation Act gives the Industrial Commission the authority to enact rules that must be followed in claims. An...
Continue ReadingOur work environments can often be filled with hidden dangers. In this article, our North Carolina workers’ compensation lawyers will discuss some of the most common workplace injuries, many of which may not be as obvious as you may think....
Continue ReadingThis is a question that many injured workers often ask themselves. The workers’ compensation system in North Carolina can often be confusing and difficult to navigate. Often, injured workers receive conflicting advice from their employer, co-workers, friends, and family. Navigating the...
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