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Sometimes you need an advocate to claim the benefits you deserve
“I’m OK!” How many times have you heard someone say that right after getting into an accident at work? Perhaps you have even said it yourself. Indeed, at the time it may even seem to be the truth; you spring back up, you do not seem to feel any unusual…
Medical Expert Witnesses
Occasionally, a Judge will ask an independent doctor to testify at a social security disability hearing. This is done either in person or on a conference call. Questioning the medical expert is a matter for your attorney to handle. It has been my experience that it is often possible to…
How Many Witnesses Should Testify at a Hearing?
At first, it would seem wise to have several witnesses testify at a social security disability hearing. However, this is usually not a good idea. Judges hate long hearings and repetitive testimony. Also, there is a risk that a witness will say something different then the claimant, thus damaging credibility.…
Footbridge construction accident kills one, injures 4
One construction worker was killed and four others seriously injured when a pedestrian bridge being built at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina, collapsed during concrete pouring work. The affected employees were all working for a concrete subcontractor. The incident took place when the center section of the…
Discussing Your Medical Care at the Hearing
The administrative law judge does not have expect you to have the same type of medical knowledge as a doctor; however, because you have seen doctors for your conditions, the judges often do ask about your understanding of your condition and the treatment you received. One thing you can testify…
Workers’ compensation laws may be difficult to navigate alone
One of the hallmarks of what we take for granted today, as a modern society is how we treat workers who have been injured during the course of their employment. It used to be that if you were injured on the job you could look forward to only a few…
Daily Activities
Everybody spends 24 hours per day doing something. In virtually every social security disability hearing, the claimant is asked how they spend their time on a day to day basis. Be prepared to list some specific things that you do such as watch TV, light housework, read, listen to music…
How Social Security disability works
You may be familiar with workers’ compensation benefits in North Carolina, but there is also a separate system to compensate people who have been injured in their employment: Social Security disability. This post covers some of the characteristics of how you may qualify for Social Security disability, and what it…
Describing Your Restrictions
Physically, the major types of restrictions involve standing, walking, sitting, bending, use of your hands and fingers, and operation of foot or leg controls. When asked about these types of activities it is better to provide specific time periods rather than general statements such as “not very long.” For example,…
North Carolina looks to end employer workers’ compensation fraud
You’ve been hurt on the job. You can’t go to work but the bills keep coming. You’ve heard that your employer owes you workers’ compensation benefits, but they refuse to pay and even refuse your attempts to communicate with them. Or they may even tell you that you are not…
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