In 2015, 104 full-time workers out of every 10,000 were injured at work and required time off. Are you one of them, and are you owed work injury compensation? Seeking legal representation for lost wages, medical bills, and physical therapy? If you have questions, our accident injury lawyers are available for consultation…
Who is responsible for workplace injuries? I’m going to talk to you now about what we in the Workers Comp world call third party claims. In Workers Comp, the injured worker is the first party. The employer and the insurance carrier are the second party. We’re talking about a third…
What happens to my job if I file an injury claim? I’m going to talk to you now about getting fired from your job as it relates to making a Workers Comp claim. One of the biggest concerns that people have when they do talk to me, either on…
What happens if I fail a drug test after being hurt at work? Do I lose benefits if I fail a drug test? What happens if I fail a drug test? Do I have any options? Can I still recover Workers’ Compensation benefits? What happens if I was impaired while…
Can I Collect Unemployment and Comp Benefits at The Same Time? Am I able to collect both at the same time? Does one rank above the other? Do I have options to chose which one I receive? What happens if I’ve received both? Am I in trouble? Does my…
What is a Right to Work state? What does Right-To-Work mean? How does this affect my claim? Are there ways I can protect myself? Do Unions help? Can I be fired for making a Work Compensation Claim? Is North Carolina a Right to Work State? Right to Work…
How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Make A Claim? When does my claim expire? Are there any exceptions? What happens if I wait too late? What is a Statute of Limitations? Notice provisions in Workers’ Compensation claims are complicated and carry serious consequences – Kevin Jones How long do I have to make a…
Can I work when a workers compensation claim is made? Am I able to work while claim is ongoing? Am I restricted from any type or work? If so, what can I do for income? Are there limitations? It really depends on what your doctor says. The…
Can I get lost wages from my second job? If I’m hurt on one job, do lost wages from both jobs get paid back? Does this include or exclude my own company? Are there any exceptions? What are my legal options? This is a very difficult aspect of…
How Long Will My Workers Comp Case Take? What is the expected time frame? What obstacles might I encounter? Is there anything I can do to expedite the process? Can I get interim payments? Comp claims move forward faster now than they used to; but, that doesn’t…