What Are The Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits Available For Surviving Family Members? In 2018, 5,147 employees lost their lives at work in the United States. In 2019, 5,250 workers died on the job. This increase of employment-based deaths is troublesome, leading many to wonder what the leading causes of fatalities are in the workplace. The subsequent question is then asked about the deceased’s survivors: are family members of the departed’s family entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits? Transportation incidents account for approximately 40% of deaths in the workplace. Additional causes include the following: Harmful chemical exposure Being struck by equipment or objects Slips, falls, and trips Workplace violence Occupations With…Read More
Under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act, employees who contract a disease at work or are injured at the workplace are entitled to specific benefits. If you are filing a workers’ comp claim in NC, there are a number of things you should know. First, there are different types of compensation: Disfigurement Death benefits Permanent disability compensation Temporary disability compensation Medical compensation Below, we will primarily concentrate on coverage for a medical compensation claim in NC. Worker’s Compensation Medical Benefits In North Carolina The Workers’ Compensation Act of North Carolina states that when an employer or their workers’ compensation insurance company accepts an injured worker’s claim as compensable, they “shall”…Read More
Understanding Workers’ Compensation For Scaffolding Accidents According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 4,500 injuries and 60 deaths occur in the US each year as a result of scaffolding accidents. If you are one of the individuals suffering from a scaffolding related accident injury, it’s likely that the injury has resulted in lost wages and costly medical bills. You likely have questions and Cardinal Law Partners may have the answers! “After my scaffolding accident, what should I do?” “Who is responsible for damages after a scaffolding incident?” In the ideal scenario, individuals who are injured as a result of scaffolding accidents will immediately contact a knowledgeable and…Read More
For most Americans, life has been upended by the coronavirus pandemic. To date, though some have been more fortunate than others with fewer infections, no state has been completely spared. Workers and their families have lots of questions regarding the coronavirus and workers’ compensation during COVID-19. Getting sick from this pandemic means lost wages, missed work, medical bills, and more. If an individual contracts COVID-19 as a result of their job, are they covered under workers’ compensation? The short answer here should be, yes. Got Covid-19 On The Job? Should You File A Workers’ Compensation Claim? Again – short answer – yes. If an employee is injured on the job…Read More
Can You Receive Workers’ Compensation If You Get Hurt Working From Home? Working from home has become commonplace for more people today than ever before due to the COVID-19 virus. Did you know, however, that working from home makes you more likely than ever to suffer a work-related injury? After all, many people suffer injuries at home. Let’s say, for example, that you get injured while working from home. Are you eligible for workers’ compensation coverage working from home? Perhaps you were getting a fresh cup of coffee or going to the restroom when you got injured. These periods of time could be considered official breaks. The “personal comfort doctrine”…Read More
When examining workers’ compensation cases in North Carolina, it’s important to identify the facts. In most auto accident cases, there tends to be negligence on the part of at least one party. In some cases of worker’s compensation, however, there are no verdicts and no damage trials – just injuries. The question then becomes whether or not a workers’ compensation case requires the intervention of a neutral third party to get the insurance company to agree to a lump sum payout by an insurance company. Deputy Commissioners in North Carolina do not have the authority to order workers’ compensation carrier to pay lump sum payments. Secondly, negotiations must take place…Read More
How Much Should Spinal Cord Injury Compensation Be? The average person may find it almost impossible to cover all the medical expenses of a spinal cord injury. In the first year alone, victims of tetraplegia (a.k.a. quadriplegia) can expect to spend upwards of $1 million. Every year after that, an average of $171,000 may be needed for victims’ spinal cord injury medical expenses. While the numbers vary, injured individuals could have expenses that reach as high as $4.5 million over the course of their lifetime. The information above is a testament as to why spinal cord injury compensation is not only desired but absolutely necessary for spinal cord injury victims.…Read More
It can be devastating to lose a loved one in any circumstance, but especially as a result of an illness or injury on the job. Death benefits may be provided to the families of individuals who have died because of injury or illness that result from their work. Death benefits are a special type of worker’s compensation that must be addressed and properly handled. Qualified family members or loved ones are entitled to death benefits under NC workers’ compensation laws. While this is good, it is important that the individuals with the opportunity to receive these death benefits understand how they can acquire them. Does Your Loved One’s Death Qualify…Read More
When you are involved in an accident, the smartest thing to do is to hire an attorney to represent you. The professional you choose for that role matters greatly. A lawyer can make or break a personal injury case. But equally as important as whom you choose to represent your personal injury claim is avoiding some of the most common mistakes made by people every day. If you’ve already been involved in a wreck, you don’t want to further wreck your chances of a successful personal injury claim. Defense lawyers and insurance claims adjusters just love to hear people spout on social media as to the extent of their injuries,…Read More
For car accident victims, even if the crash was caused by another party, it can be upsetting, confusing, and disorienting. You may have been injured, your property is probably damaged, and you’re going to have insurance companies and police reports to deal with. Even if the accident wasn’t your fault, one way or another, you’re going to be in a world of hurt. Should you get a lawyer? We simply cannot stress enough that the answer here is a resounding, “Yes!” Even if the police report faults the other party, don’t think for a moment that they or their insurance company isn’t going to try to blame you in some…Read More
