If you injured your back at work in North Carolina, you might be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Back injuries are a special class of workers’ compensation claims, and a skilled attorney can help you determine whether your back injury is covered. In this post, the EMP Law team will help you understand whether you are eligible for compensation...
Continue ReadingDid you suffer a workplace injury? Do you now seek workers’ compensation benefits to pay your medical expenses and lost wages? If so, knowing the workers’ comp delay tactics that could derail your claim is critical. Workers’ comp adjuster tricks could defeat your efforts to obtain full benefits. Our experienced Winston-Salem and Charlotte workers’ compensation attorneys are here to...
Continue ReadingWhen you’ve been injured in a North Carolina workplace accident and are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, you probably have questions. At the top of your list of questions might be, Can I get another job while on workers’ comp? The short answer is yes. But you’ll want to evaluate how it may impact your workers’ compensation benefits before taking...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured at work and your workers’ comp claim is denied, you are undoubtedly worried about your medical expenses piling up. There are options to paying your medical bills, even when workers’ comp denies the claim. If you are concerned about what to do when workers’ comp won’t pay for your treatment, you have come to...
Continue ReadingWorkers’ comp in North Carolina will cover your medical expenses associated with your workplace injury. In fact, one of the primary purposes of workers’ compensation insurance is to prevent injured workers from getting saddled with medical bills due to their on-the-job accidents. With that being said, there are rules and regulations in place that you must follow to ensure...
Continue ReadingSuffering a work-related injury can be absolutely devastating. It can also leave you with plenty of questions. In particular, you may be wondering how your workers’ comp injury rating is calculated in North Carolina. Understanding the process can help you receive the compensation you deserve and the justice you need. Here, we’ll discuss the key factors that go into...
Continue ReadingWhen you suffer a work injury, you need to act quickly. You need to seek medical attention through your employer as soon as possible for the best chances of recovery. And you need to report your injuries to the proper authorities to preserve your workers’ compensation rights. Is there a statute of limitations on workers’ comp claims in North...
Continue ReadingIf you are injured on the job in North Carolina, you may wonder when workers’ comp will start paying. Workers’ compensation is designed to provide financial assistance to workers injured or who become ill while performing job-related duties. Here’s what you need to know about when workers’ comp starts paying in North Carolina. For immediate assistance from an experienced...
Continue ReadingWorkplace injuries can happen to anyone, regardless of the type of job you have or the industry you work in. If you get hurt on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation, including Temporary Partial Disability benefits. Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) benefits are designed to help injured workers who can return to work in a limited capacity....
Continue ReadingWhen you are injured and cannot return to work, you may receive temporary total disability benefits (TTD) to cover a portion of your lost wages until you recover. Every North Carolina employer must cover injuries from workplace accidents with workers’ compensation insurance. When your doctor orders you not to return to work after an injury, you might be eligible for...
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