Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 4, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
Individuals who suffer injuries or illnesses while they are on the job – and during the scope of their employment – may be eligible to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. However, problems sometimes arise during these claims, especially when insurance companies undervalue them in an attempt to avoid paying benefits. A skilled workers’ […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | November 10, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
North Carolina law has some very unusual provisions that are not found in most other states’ workers’ compensation laws. One of the biggest is the “injury by accident” rule. The “Injury by Accident” Rule in North Carolina North Carolina generally requires that an injured worker be hurt in an “accident” in order to recover Workers’ […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | June 21, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Wondering how workers’ comp settlements work in North Carolina? Our workers’ compensation attorneys have what you need to know (for more detailed information on other workers’ comp topics, don’t miss our workers’ compensation FAQ page, as well). Workers’ Comp vs. Personal Injury Settlements When most people think about settlements of personal injury claims, they think […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | June 2, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Privacy The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that offers protections to individuals’ private medical information. This Privacy Rule applies to any data that contains your date of birth, gender, ethnicity, as well as your information on the diagnosis or treatment provided to you by your doctor. We […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | May 12, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
“Do I Have to Pay Tax on Workers’ Comp Benefits in North Carolina?” Benefits you receive under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act are not taxable. This means you do not have to pay federal and state taxes, including Social Security and Medicare taxes, on workers’ compensation benefits. Why Aren’t Workers’ Comp Benefits Taxed? Under […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | May 6, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
What is a nurse case manager? In serious workers’ compensation cases, the insurance company may assign a nurse case manager to your claim. Under North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act, an insurance company is allowed to assign a nurse case manager for the purpose of facilitating the recovery of the injured worker, and ensuring that the […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | April 30, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
If you are hurt on the job in North Carolina, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp benefits include payment of medical expenses, as well as wage replacement if you are out of work. But how is workers’ compensation calculated in North Carolina? Calculating Workers’ Compensation The idea behind workers’ comp benefits […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | April 26, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
“Can I get workers’ comp and unemployment benefits at the same time in North Carolina?” The simple answer is no, you should not collect workers’ compensation benefits and unemployment at the same time. However, in the real world, the answer is not always so cut and dry. In this article, we’ll detail what you should […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | April 16, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Our workers’ comp lawyers are often asked by clients, “What is ‘suitable employment’ in workers’ comp law?” The answer is a little complicated. We’ll do our best to break down “suitable employment’ in NC workers’ compensation law in this article. Remember, if you need help with a workers’ comp case in North Carolina, we are […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | April 1, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Workers’ Comp for Stress It can be very difficult to successfully present a stress or mental health claim under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. The NC Work Comp system is designed for people who suffer an injury by accident on the job. If you cannot point to a specific incident that caused you to […]
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