Your occupation may include repetitive stress as part of your everyday activities. While repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome are common in the workplace, they are often covered under workers’ compensation laws. If your workers’ compensation claim for carpal tunnel syndrome is denied, the first thing to do is seek legal representation. We’ll[...]
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People may quit their jobs for any number of reasons, but a pending workers’ compensation claim can complicate things. Employers may owe an individual workers’ compensation benefits; should the worker resign, he or she may wonder about eligibility for receiving such dues. The question therefore becomes, “Can I still collect workers’ comp if I quit[...]
The simple answer to “Can you file a North Carolina Workers’ Comp claim for repetitive stress injuries?” is "Yes.” Workers in the state of North Carolina have the right to file a claim for workers’ compensation if they receive on-the-job injuries due to repetitive stress or repetitive motion. Still, it’s important to have more information[...]
Seeking compensation for an injury caused be another person or animal can be filled with challenges. The best thing to do in this type of situation is to find an experienced personal injury attorney. While such an injury could sometimes be settled without legal counsel, there are certain negotiation techniques that can help you navigate[...]