In your place of employment, even if you're careful and everything is being done right, accidents can happen. Workplace injuries are regulated by the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act, found in Article 97 of the North Carolina general statutes. It states that "an injury by accident" must be suffered by an employee in order for[...]
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The government does love its forms. Cases involving NC workers’ compensation are no exception. There are more forms than one can possibly imagine! As plentiful as they are, each and every one of them is important in its own right. Below, you will find a list and brief description of some of the forms that[...]
If you are injured on the job, you should report the injury as soon as you can. This will involve some paperwork. Injured workers have 30 days from the date of injury within which to file a report with the North Carolina Industrial Commission. It cannot be stressed enough that you should do so as[...]
Are individuals employed in South Carolina that suffer repetitive trauma injuries entitled to workers’ compensation? Goodness knows the insurance company that represents your employer will do everything in their power to deny claims for workers’ compensation benefits whenever they can. They consider it their job. Repetitive trauma injuries are no exception. In fact, repetitive trauma[...]
You may already know that if you're injured on the job, a workers’ compensation claim should be filed. No mystery there. But with all the rules and regulations that go along with workers’ comp cases, questions tend to arise. In general, 100% of your medical bills should be covered by your employer's insurance. But can[...]
One of the most significant moments in the lives of many is their wedding. Unfortunately, also a big moment in the lives of many – one that constitutes a major life change – can be divorce. Divorce presents unprecedented emotional aspects and numerous decisions that will be critical to your future. Finances can be a[...]