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The reasons for a workers’ compensation denial, what you can do

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Regardless of your profession or industry, you could suffer an injury on the job at any time. If this happens, you need to know a couple things. First off, your health is top priority, meaning that you want to receive immediate medical attention. Secondly, there is always the possibility that…

Workers’ compensation protects the families of deceased workers

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Most people who work a full-time job do so to support themselves and their loved ones. People dedicate a significant amount of their lives to their occupations, often more than the standard 40 hours a week. People become so accustomed to their daily work routine that they can get complacent…

Can I get both Social Security and workers’ compensation?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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This blog has discussed what injured or ill Charlotte, North Carolina, workers can do if they find themselves disabled and, as a result, are unable to return to their line of work. One option they have is to seek disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. In addition to disability…

Why was my workers’ compensation claim rejected?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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To determine why a particular workers’ compensation claim was denied it is important that a Charlotte resident seek the counsel of an attorney familiar with their case. This post will address some general reasons why claims of this nature are rejected, but specific information about unique cases should not be…

Insurance company shows how long compensation battles can last

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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While companies and organizations do care about the personal safety of their workers, some can show their true colors after a worker receives a major injury on the job. While it is necessary for North Carolina companies to have workers’ compensation to financially aid their employees after an accident, that…

Why timing is essential in workers’ compensation claims

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Working in a warehouse or utilizing dangerous equipment may have you avoiding obstacles and hazards during your work day. Your risk of injury to your hands and knees is high when you use a strenuous, repetitive motion daily, or your job requires you to operate heavy machinery. You worry that…

Worker seriously injured in Charlotte scaffold incident

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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The Charlotte Fire Department had to make an emergency high rise rescue on September 21, 2018 upon receiving a call that two workers were hanging from a scaffold in uptown Charlotte. The incident occurred close to the intersection of Church and Stonewall streets. Prior to the fire department’s arrival, the workers were…

Common types of occupational diseases

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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The most common type of workers’ compensation claims arise from injuries suffered in a workplace accident or work that is repetitive in nature or . Occupational diseases are also common in the workplace, oftentimes more so than people realize, and can form the basis of a workers’ compensation claim. An…

How to report an OSHA violation anonymously

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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In certain situations, some employees will continue to work in an unsafe work environment because they fear backlash from management or other employees, up to and including termination, if they were to make a report. However, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 provides protection for employees by allowing…

Can I get workers’ compensation for repetitive stress injuries?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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When most people think of workers’ compensation, they probably consider catastrophic accidents like a construction worker falling from scaffolding or a machinist losing a limb. While workers’ compensation does cover these, they are not the only type of claim that it was designed to address. Repetitive stress injuries can be…