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What Is the “Going and Coming” Rule in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation?
State law requires most employers to have workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance provides financial relief to injured workers, compensating them for their medical expenses and inability to earn income following work-related injuries. Additionally, workers’ compensation insurance protects employers from civil liability for their injured employees’ damages. While this may sound…
Who Is Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in Charlotte, North Carolina?
The state of North Carolina enforces some of the most robust workers’ compensation laws in the country, requiring most employers to have workers’ compensation insurance coverage. However, not all employees are covered, and not all workplace injuries are covered even when employees technically qualify to receive workers’ compensation benefits. In…
How Does Workers’ Compensation Work in Charlotte, North Carolina?
The workers’ compensation system of the state serves two very important purposes. First, it provides financial security to injured workers, covering their medical expenses and providing economic relief when they are unable to work and earn income due to their workplace injuries. Second, it provides protection to employers from civil…
Pain and Suffering at Work: Your Legal Rights and Options in Charlotte
You may wonder whether you can sue your Charlotte employer for pain and suffering if you have been injured or suffered emotional distress at work. The answer is that it depends on the circumstances surrounding your case. By better understanding what qualifies as pain and suffering damages in an employment-related…
Juggling Two Jobs: Navigating Workers’ Comp Benefits and Second Employment in North Carolina
Workers' Compensation benefits can help you pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and other related expenses if you have suffered a work-related injury or illness. However, you may wonder whether you can work a second job while receiving Workers' Compensation benefits in North Carolina. A firm understanding of the…
Time Is of the Essence: Navigating the Statute of Limitations on Workers’ Comp Claims in North Carolina
Workplace injuries can be devastating, both physically and financially. Fortunately, if you are injured on the job in North Carolina, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. These benefits can help cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs associated with your injury. However, it is vital to act…
Are You Being Monitored by Workers’ Comp in the Charlotte Area? Here’s What to Do
Sustaining a workplace injury can be a traumatic experience, both physically and emotionally. It can impact your ability to work and earn a living, which can cause financial stress and anxiety. In North Carolina, if you have been injured on the job, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to…
What Is an FCE Test and Why It’s Important in North Carolina?
Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a crucial test that helps to assess an individual’s physical ability to perform work-related tasks. It is administered by a licensed physical therapist and involves a comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s physical capabilities and limitations. In North Carolina, FCE tests are essential in ensuring employee…
North Carolina’s Permanent Impairment Rating: Total Loss Compensation Chart
North Carolina's Permanent Impairment Rating and Total Loss Compensation Chart is a legal framework for compensating individuals who have suffered permanent injuries in a work-related accident. This compensation chart outlines the maximum compensation that can be awarded for permanent impairment, and it considers the severity of the injury and the…
What Are 3 Symptoms of a Brain Injury?
The human brain is, unfortunately, susceptible to many types of traumatic injuries. When any type of brain injury occurs, the victim is likely to suffer a host of short and long-term medical complications, and there is always a possibility for a brain injury to result in some type of permanent…
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