Workers’ Compensation

Getting injured at work is always an overwhelming experience. Many employees wonder how they’ll pay for ongoing medical care, especially when recovery takes longer than expected. If your injury happened on the job in North Carolina, you have rights you need to be aware of that could help you cover your expenses. Insurance payments for…

Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that many companies doing business in North Carolina carry to provide benefits to their employees in the event of a work-related injury, illness, or other medical condition. These benefits cover medical care costs and can provide partial wage replacement benefits if the worker is temporarily or permanently unable…

When you’re injured in connection with your job, it’s normal to assume that workers’ compensation will kick in and cover your expenses. The system is designed to benefit employees and employers alike, providing employees with some compensation and protecting employers from personal injury lawsuits. However, there are limits to workers’ compensation, and it’s important to…

Some days at work can wreck you. A bad meeting, a screaming boss, a project that implodes at the last minute. But what happens when a bad day turns into weeks of anxiety, sleepless nights, and depression you can’t shake? Could your mental health struggles qualify for workers’ compensation in North Carolina? It’s not a…

Workplace injuries are more common than many realize. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022, private industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses. When a worker suffers serious injuries, determining the extent of the damage is crucial — not just for fair medical treatment but for calculating compensation. If…

When you suffer a serious work-related injury such as a construction accident, the path forward can feel overwhelming, even with traditional workers’ compensation benefits such as wage replacement payments. Now, suppose you learn that you suffer permanent physical limitations that will prevent you from ever returning to your previous occupation. Alternatively, suppose your employer won’t…

It’s a moment every parent dreads. Your phone rings, and it’s your teen’s boss calling to say there’s been an accident. Your child is hurt. In that instant, all the pride you felt about them taking on their first job is replaced with worry and fear. Most of us don’t think about work injuries when…

Have you been injured on the job in North Carolina and filed a workers’ compensation claim? You may be asked to attend an independent medical examination, also called an IME. This can be a confusing and stressful part of the claims process, and you may have lots of questions. What exactly is an IME? How…

Suffering an injury or illness on the job can be one of the most devastating experiences for a worker. They not only have to deal with the physical and mental consequences of the accident and injuries, but they also have to worry about how they will cover their medical bills and expenses while out of…

A recurring trend involves state officials across North Carolina reducing penalties for construction companies with citations related to construction workers killed on the job. This is appalling because it signifies that injured or killed construction workers are not taken seriously and do not matter. When construction companies are given a break with reduced penalties for…