Workers’ Compensation
How Much Does Workman’s Comp Pay for a Back Injury
Back injuries are among the most frequent workplace injuries, affecting thousands of employees across industries each year. Such injuries can profoundly impact a person’s daily...
Problems with Workers’ Comp Claims and Insurance Company “Tricks”
Individuals who suffer injuries or illnesses while they are on the job – and during the scope of their employment – may be eligible to...
What is the Injury-by-Accident Rule in Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina?
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...
Workers’ Compensation Settlements in North Carolina
North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Settlements Wondering how workers’ comp settlements work in North Carolina? Our workers’ compensation attorneys have what you need to know (for...
North Carolina Workers’ Compensation and Privacy
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...
Is Workers’ Compensation Taxable in North Carolina?
“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...
What is a Nurse Case Manager in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law?
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...
How is Workers’ Compensation Calculated in North Carolina?
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...
Can You Collect Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment at the Same Time?
“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’...
What is “Suitable Employment” in North Carolina Workers’ Comp Law?
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...
Is Work-Related Stress Covered by Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina?
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....
What is a Medicare Set Aside in Workers’ Compensation Law?
Medicare Set Aside: The Short Version A “Medicare Set Aside” or “MSA” is essentially a trust fund created as part of a workers’ compensation settlement...