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…
Doctors Not Taking Workers’ Comp Cases Who can I go to? Why does this happen? What are my options if I encounter this situation? It’s gotten to the point, in many circumstances in Eastern North Carolina, the doctor options are down to one and maybe two –…
Can I sue? What is Workers’ Compensation? What are my legal options if I was hurt at work? The short answer is that you cannot sue your employer for negligence if they’re subject to the Workers Comp Act in North Carolina – Kevin Jones SEE MORE:…