If you are injured at work and seek workers’ compensation benefits, you’ll receive a lot of unsolicited advice, mostly about what you should and could do. However, knowing what not to do while on workers’ compensation is equally essential. As an injured employee, you might be entitled to medical and wage replacement benefits while you recover from a workplace...
Continue ReadingOne moment, you’re going about your daily work tasks; the next, a sharp pain shoots through your shoulder. In a heartbeat, the pain upends your life, and you’re left wondering how your injury will affect your future.For many North Carolina workers, an on-the-job shoulder injury isn’t just painful. It’s a potential financial setback. If you are grappling with the...
Continue ReadingWhen you put in long hours doing productive work out in the workplace, you want to feel welcome and respected. At the very least, employees expect fair treatment. Unfortunately, some employers fail to provide such a healthy workspace, and examples of unfair labor practices by unions and employers abound. Federal and state employment laws protect workers’ rights. But not...
Continue ReadingWhen you’re injured at work, workers’ compensation is designed to help cover the costs of medical care, lost wages, and recovery. But when your injury requires surgery, understanding how much you might receive in a settlement can feel incredibly overwhelming. Unfortunately, it isn’t possible to quantify the average workers’ comp settlement for surgery. The outcome of each case depends...
Continue ReadingWorkers’ comp head injury settlements can be substantial and can be pivotal in helping you recover financially, physically, and emotionally from a head injury at work. The type and amount of settlement can vary significantly depending on the kind of head injury, the benefits you are eligible for, and whether you also have a viable civil lawsuit. At EMP...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been injured at work in North Carolina, you might wonder, Who pays for health insurance while I’m on workers’ compensation? or, Does my employer have to pay my health insurance while I’m on workers’ comp? These are valid concerns, as medical bills can pile up quickly. Let’s dive into these important questions and shed some light on...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been hurt while at work in North Carolina, you may need to file a workers’ compensation claim. If so, understanding workers’ comp adjuster tricks is crucial. These tricks can significantly affect whether you get the compensation you need after an injury. Let’s dive into what to watch out for and how legal guidance may help. For assistance...
Continue ReadingWork can hurt. Literally. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports almost 3 million non-fatal work injuries occurred in 2022. Unfortunately, there were more than 5,000 fatal work injuries in the same year. Who foots the bill for the harm that impacts you at work? Mainly, your employer’s workers’ compensation (or workers comp) coverage does. What does workers comp...
Continue ReadingIf you were injured at work and filed a workers’ compensation claim, you are undoubtedly anxiously waiting to see if your claim is approved. But you might not know how to check the status of your workers’ comp claim. Your workers’ comp claim status is available; you just need to know where to look. Our Charlotte and Winston-Salem workers’...
Continue ReadingHave you recently suffered an injury while on the job in North Carolina? If so, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to help cover your medical expenses and lost wages. However, navigating the complexities of the workers’ comp system can be overwhelming, leaving many injured workers needing guidance on how to obtain the compensation they deserve. In...
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