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It may not be enough to simply file a standard workers’ compensation claim if a Third-party caused the injury. If a Third-party caused the injury, there may be the basis for a separate claim for benefits, which may involve a claim for benefits beyond just lost time from work and medical treatment and could include a claim for pain and suffering and benefits outside those addressed via a North Carolina workers’ compensation claim. Cardinal Law Partners – Attorneys for Your Workers’ Compensation/Third-Party Liability Case It is of utmost importance to us that our clients receive fair and speedy trials. Don’t delay scheduling a free consultation with a qualified attorney from…Read More

Back pain affects more than just your back. The kind of pain that results from a back injury can extend outward to the extremities, leading to trouble walking, neck pain, headaches, and so much more. In addition to the obvious pain of back injuries, back pain can impact other areas of life including your career and financial stability. Back Injuries And Work Responsibilities If you have injured your back at work and as a result you are assigned work restrictions, your employer may switch your job duties from your regular work position to something less strenuous in order to accommodate the assigned work restrictions. If your employer does this, you…Read More

If you have been injured at your job in North Carolina, it is important to file a workers’ compensation claim. While individuals can fill out accident reports for an employer and attempt to file claims for workers’ compensation benefits on their own, the best course of action is to immediately seek legal advice and/or legal representation. Something like compensation for medical bills, disability checks due to lost time from work or a reduction in your wages, prescription and mileage reimbursements, and more is not something to leave to chance or attempt to seek on your own without knowing your legal rights and the legal actions you may be able to…Read More

Fighting Workers’ Compensation Denials In North Carolina Many individuals who have been injured on the job know the challenges associated with filing a workers’ compensation claim. While most people think that filing a workers’ compensation claim takes care of all costs associated with medical bills, prescriptions, and lost wages, that is unfortunately not always the case. If you have experienced a work-related injury, the best thing to do is to hire a workers’ compensation attorney. The entire workers’ compensation system process is something that many individuals may feel is complicated, confusing and frustrating. Retaining the services of a North Carolina Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist who is experienced in workers’…Read More

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Loss Of Future Income? Everyone’s workers’ compensation benefits are unique. Many different factors determine how one will be compensated in the face of a workers’ compensation lawsuit. Some of these factors may be concrete, making them easy to calculate. For example, lost past wages or medical bills are generally straightforward. Other forms of compensation, however, may be less clear or defined, requiring involvement and negotiations with courts and insurance companies. One such element is the risk of losing future income or earning capacity. Each state’s Worker’s Compensation Laws are different. Certain states stipulate that if the employee’s ability to acquire future earnings is affected by a…Read More

Can You Receive Both Workers’ Compensation And Ssd Benefits At The Same Time? Numerous individuals, at one time or another, have received benefits from workers’ compensation. There is also a large population of people receiving SSD (Social Security Disability) benefits. Occasionally, however, individuals may wonder if they can receive both workers’ compensation and SSD Benefits at the same time. This is a common question raised when a workplace injury disables an individual for an extended period of time. Whether this injury is temporary or leads to permanent disability, individuals will likely seek workers’ compensation. Individuals experiencing disabilities, however, also often seek SSD benefits whether or not their injuries are work-related.…Read More

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