Following a workplace accident, many things may be asked of you, including providing a recorded statement to your employer’s workers’ comp insurance company. You should not give the recorded statement until you speak with legal counsel. You may wonder...
Continue ReadingThere are a lot of great tradeoffs for your hard work: money, skills, relationships, etc. But sometimes a work accident can damage your health. Fortunately, many employees who suffer a work injury are eligible to receive workers’ (or workman’s)...
Continue ReadingIf you’re wondering about workers’ compensation and the average settlement for spinal fusion surgery, workers’ comp payouts vary. The National Council of Compensation Insurance reported that the average workers’ compensation settlements in the U.S. were valued at $37,000 and...
Continue ReadingSuffering a shoulder injury at work can be debilitating and devastating. It may keep you out of work and render you incapable of performing daily tasks. Whether you were involved in a workplace accident, sustained an acute shoulder injury,...
Continue ReadingWorkers’ compensation insurance provides wages and medical benefits to individuals suffering work-related injuries or illnesses. In North Carolina, no compensation is due for the first seven days of lost time unless the disability lasts more than twenty-one days. For...
Continue ReadingWorkplace injuries can happen to anyone, regardless of the industry or the safety measures in place. Employees who get injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. But navigating the workers’ compensation system can be overwhelming, especially...
Continue ReadingOver 67,000 North Carolina workers were hurt on the job in 2021. Thankfully, most employers in our state provide workers’ compensation insurance to cover these injuries. That said, many don’t realize workers’ comp only covers certain incidents. If you...
Continue ReadingYes, in some cases, firefighters can receive PTSD workers’ comp benefits. PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder, which can result in symptoms like intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, and heightened alertness that profoundly impact their daily functioning and career longevity....
Continue ReadingFirefighters in North Carolina face immediate dangers in their life-saving work and long-term health risks long after the flames are extinguished. Unfortunately, there’s a correlation between fighting fires and cancer development. In many cases, firefighter workers’ comp will provide...
Continue ReadingFirefighting is a high-risk profession, and one of the most pervasive dangers firefighters face is smoke inhalation. Over time, smoke inhalation can wreak havoc on your lungs and overall health. What happens when the exposure causes you to become...
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