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Many judges want to ask questions about the type of work you have performed for the 15 years prior to the onset date of your disability. This is important information needed to evaluate whether you can return to any of your previous work or have any transferrable skills that would…
Forklift accident kills one in Charlotte; investigation ensues
The North Carolina Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Division is investigating a fatal industrial accident that claimed the life of a forklift operator in Charlotte. Neither the Department of Labor nor the employer of the deceased individual were able to provide details of exactly how the accident happened.…
Questioning at the Hearing
Most administrative law judges want to know your name, address, age, education, work experience, impairments, physical and mental limitations, daily activities and your understanding about your medical care. In most cases, your description of your daily activities and the way they are limited because of your disabling conditions is the…
Injured industrial workers deserve compensation
Industrial accidents are a serious risk for construction workers who face potential injury on the job practically every day. An injured worker could suffer problems in the aftermath that lead to serious medical expenses and significant rehabilitation treatment, not to mention pain and suffering. A traumatic brain, neck or back…
The stress of a construction accident
North Carolina is a budding state with new businesses taking root all the time. It is a state that faces the challenges and demands of a growing population, and that increased growth is accompanied by a tremendous amount of construction. Homes and roads need to be built, along with commercial…
We know workers compensation law, so you don’t have to learn it
Imagine that you have been injured on the job. That’s bad news, but there may be some peace of mind in knowing that your employer is subject to workers’ compensation coverage. But then you start to wade into the particulars of getting your claim started, and it soon becomes apparent…
Scheduling the Hearing
Fortunately, social security hearings are scheduled on a specific day and time. This means you usually do not have to wait around for hours and hours for your case to be called. However, this also means that the Social Security Administration judges do not like continue cases to a later…
Qualifying for compensation with a total or partial disability
Dealing with an injury and all that comes with it is difficult enough. Where will you get medical treatment? How will you function around the house? Who will take care of the kids? How will you earn an income? These are questions that will undoubtedly come to mind as you…
Getting Ready for a Hearing
It is important that you meet with your attorney prior to the hearing so that you can go over the types of questions you will be asked and the information the judges will be interested in receiving from you. It is not necessary to dress up for the hearing, clean,…
Could undocumented immigrants lose workers’ compensation?
When an individual goes into work each day, particularly where manual labor is involved, it can be strenuous and grueling. It can at least be reassuring to know that after an injury workers’ compensation may alleviate some of your concerns, especially monetarily. If that support is taken away, it can be unsettling…
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