Navigating workers' compensation can feel like walking through a maze. You’re dealing with your injury, medical bills are piling up, and you’re unsure if your employer's insurance will cover everything. At what point do you need to bring in a…
Unfortunately, workers who get hurt on the job commonly face the prospect of getting fired while they are out of work. Getting terminated can open up a lot of different questions: Do I still get paid for lost wages? Do…
Workers' compensation is a crucial safety net that provides financial and medical support to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. It is designed to protect workers and ensure they receive the necessary care and compensation during their recovery. There…
Workers' Compensation in North Carolina is not easy to understand or navigate. There are about 60,000 claims filed every year. Some of these claims result in a worker getting the treatment they need and going back to their regular job,…
What if your teen or college student gets hurt while doing their job? Does workers' compensation benefits cover summer jobs? The good news is that it does. Believe it or not, summer employment can be very dangerous and you need…
If you are working in a healthcare facility as a doctor, nurse, CNA or other health care provider, will workers' compensation cover your injuries if a patient attacks you? What about if someone assaults you in the parking lot as…
Workers’ Compensation law can be a very complicated process. What you do right after the injury can have a very important impact on the future of your claim. If you, a friend or family member have been hurt on the…
Every day, across North Carolina and the country, our essential workers get up, get dressed, put on their personal protective equipment and head out to their jobs. Nurses, line workers, delivery people, cashiers, tellers, and many others go to their…
Can I Lose My Job for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim in North Carolina? Like many people, I continue to work from home during the pandemic, and as much as I try to stay grounded and keep up with the…
Like so many people, I have been working from home for the last several weeks as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been at times frustrating and difficult, but I am thankful to have the means and technology…