Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | February 9, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Has an employer fired you, or taken other retaliatory action, because you filed a workers’ compensation claim? Or are you considering filing a workers’ compensation claim in North Carolina but are worried about what your employer may do? In North Carolina, an employer cannot legally fire you or take any other retaliatory action against you […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | February 8, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
In North Carolina, the workers’ compensation system is designed as a “No Fault” system. That means that you can generally recover workers’ compensation benefits even if you were partially or totally at fault in causing your injury. Of course, there are exceptions. If you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol, your claim for […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | November 4, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Back injuries are common in the workplace. If you’ve suffered such an injury at work, you may be wondering about workers’ compensation for back injury. In this article, our Raleigh workers’ compensation lawyers will tackle what you need to know about workers’ comp for back injuries, and how you can pursue a claim if you’ve […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | October 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Have you been injured in a construction accident? Are you seeking workers’ compensation for a construction accident? Working on a construction job site can be dangerous. A typical construction worksite can involve many subcontractors all trying to work at the same time, in the same confined area, with high-powered tools and equipment. Even a small […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | October 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Have you suffered a workplace accident resulting in a neck injury? You might be wondering about workers’ compensation for neck injury. Workers’ comp claims for neck injuries can be complicated. If you have injured your neck on the job, you may be confused by some of the terminology used by your doctors, nurses, and the […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | October 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If you’re an undocumented immigrant working in the United States, getting injured on the job can be worrisome. Many undocumented immigrants ask our North Carolina workers’ comp lawyers, “Can I file a workers’ compensation claim if I’m undocumented?” In this blog post, we’ll look at what the law says about workers’ compensation claims for undocumented […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 30, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If you ever hurt your hand or your fingers, you will learn pretty quickly just how dependent we are on our hands to do our jobs. Driving, lifting things up, writing or typing… these are all things we take for granted until we are hurt. If you’ve suffered a hand injury while on the job, […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 18, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Head injuries are some of the most common injuries suffered while on the job, and the consequences can be serious and even life-threatening. Many of our clients contact us concerning claims for workers’ comp for a head injury and are curious about pursuing a head injury workers’ compensation claim. In this blog post, we’ll answer […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | August 29, 2016 | Workers' Compensation
A greater number of Americans are choosing to extend their working years. According to the most recent survey conducted by the Census Bureau, 20.8 percent of Americans over the age of 65 remain in the workforce. This is number has been trending upward in recent decades. Of course, older workers, like anyone else, are at […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | February 7, 2016 | Workers' Compensation
When can I sue my employer? North Carolina’s Worker’s Compensation Act prohibits many kinds of lawsuits against an employer. The Act is designed to be the exclusive remedy for employees against employers regarding on-the-job injuries. The Act creates a no-fault system, so (with a few exceptions) if you are hurt on the job, a worker’s […]
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