After a workplace injury, you may find yourself asking, When will workers’ comp offer a settlement? Workers’ compensation provides financial support for medical expenses and lost wages, but at some point, the insurance company may propose a settlement. Understanding...
Continue ReadingFiling a workers’ compensation claim in North Carolina should ensure you receive the benefits you deserve after an injury. However, insurance adjusters may use tactics to minimize payouts or deny claims altogether. Recognizing these workers’ comp adjuster tricks can...
Continue ReadingWhen you’re navigating the aftermath of a workplace injury, receiving a workers’ comp settlement offer letter can feel like both a relief and a challenge. On the one hand, it signals progress in your claim. On the other hand,...
Continue ReadingFiling a workers’ compensation claim can be stressful, especially when you’re unsure how it affects other aspects of your life—like your health insurance. At Mehta & McConnell, we’ve seen how confusing this process can be for injured workers. That’s...
Continue ReadingBack injuries suffered while at work can be devastating. They may cause you to be out of work for a considerable amount of time, require surgery, and prevent you from returning to your prior profession at all. Understandably, many...
Continue ReadingWhen you suffer an injury on the job, your mind can race with countless pressing questions, including “what happens if I get fired while on workers’ comp.” One of the biggest concerns is whether you can be fired after...
Continue ReadingOver the last decade, ridesharing has exploded in popularity. One of the first companies in the game was Uber, which remains wildly popular among rideshare customers. Although during Covid-19, many Uber drivers found themselves out of work, the demand...
Continue ReadingAfter suffering an injury on the job, it is normal to be fearful of reaggravating your injury or re-injuring yourself because you return too soon. If you are wondering, “What if I can’t return to work after an injury?”...
Continue ReadingThe average cost of workers’ compensation insurance for a knee injury is $34,932. This includes $18,293 in medical expenses and $16,639 in other forms of compensation, according to the National Safety Council. “Other forms of compensation” include lost wages,...
Continue ReadingAfter a work injury, you may wonder how you’ll make ends meet, especially if you can’t return to your job. This often raises the question, Does workers’ comp count as income for unemployment benefits? The general rule is that...
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