The stated purpose of the NC Workers’ Compensation Act is “fair and just” compensation for the Injured Employee. The North Carolina worker compensation laws are intended to assist injured employees. Indeed, the North Carolina Supreme Court has consistently ruled that the primary consideration is proper compensation for employees injured as…
Claims for exposure to workplace diseases The North Carolina workers’ compensation laws allow, in certain circumstances, compensation for transmitted diseases and fatalities. While many if not most people think of work comp as relating to a slip-and-fall or some other traumatic physical injury, there are some professions where there are…
You’d like to think you won’t need workers comp in NC. But when life (and work) throw you unexpected surprises, you don’t want to be stuck paying medical bills you can’t afford. It happens more often than you think–there were over 2 million work-related injuries in the US in 2016. 1. What…
On-the-job injuries that occur in the workplace may be covered by the NC workers’ compensation laws. If you’ve been hurt at work, we think it’s a good idea to talk to a Work Comp lawyer in Greenville as soon as possible about your options and legal rights. If you’ve been…
First, please accept our most sincere condolences on your loss. If you have questions about legal claims for damages as a result of a workplace fatality, please call now. The last thing you need to worry about is legal fees, so we don’t charge anything to talk to you and…
If you have questions about the NC Work Comp laws, like how to file for workers comp in North Carolina and what that entails, Kevin Jones is a Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist in North Carolina. Filing for workers comp can feel like a difficult process, but we’ve compiled…
Injured at work? Need legal representation in eastern North Carolina? Not sure who to call? Here are 10 Tips for Choosing a Lawyer for a workplace injury in North Carolina. If you were hurt at work or suffered an on the job injury, there are literally hundreds of accident injury lawyers…
If I win my case how is the money paid? The Greenville NC Dodge Jones personal injury law firm helps people with workplace injuries. We offer a free consultation and want to answer your questions about legal representation for cases in Jacksonville, New Bern, Morehead City, and Beaufort, North Carolina.…
What if Injury is On The Clock and My Fault? Greenville NC Work Comp Lawyer and the Dodge Jones Personal Injury Law Firm is here to answer your questions. We offer free advice about what we think is the best way to proceed with a Comp Claim during the initial,…
If I quit my job what happens to my Comp claim? Greenville NC Work Comp lawyer Kevin Jones can help answer your questions about disability benefits. Question 1: Can I still get disability benefits for a workplace injury in North Carolina if I quit my job? Yes, you can still…