What Injuries Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Coverage in North Carolina?

Workers’ compensation exists to alleviate the financial strain a workplace injury can cause for the victim and their family. However, when someone suffers an injury while working, they could face expensive medical bills and additional financial strain from the inability to work. These compounded financial issues can quickly create a...

Injured on the job but not physically at work? Here’s what to do

Say you are a delivery person or truck driver, you are likely to sustain an injury while working but not on your company’s premises because you are often off-site driving. If you get hurt while performing your job off of the business property, you may not think you are entitled...

How can I change careers after a work accident?

Sometimes, when you have an accident at work, you will suffer injuries that make it impossible for you to return to your former career. You may also have some hesitancy about going back to the same job due to the accident. In this case, you may want to consider changing...

The prevalence of workplace injuries in North Carolina

If you work in a potentially dangerous field, such as construction or trucking, you need to focus on your safety and understand the risks that you face. Even if your job is relatively safe, such as working in an office, you could suffer injuries at work in different ways. In...

Is it possible to claim workers’ compensation for mental illness?

If you are one of the many North Carolina residents struggling with mental illness, you know that stressful work conditions may worsen your symptoms. In some cases, you may even know that work is the cause of your mental health challenges and wonder if there is a way to apply...

So, you sustained an injury on the job. Now what?

Many people would say pick yourself up, dust yourself off and return to the office, even if you still experience lingering pain and discomfort. The Accident Help Zone, however, says that the best thing you can do is take care of yourself. Not only will doing so help with your recovery...

I’m a nanny who was hurt on the job. Can I get workers’ comp?

In North Carolina, nannies are typically classified as “domestic servants.” And whether a domestic servant can receive workers’ comp depends on who is officially their employer. Are all jobs covered by workers’ comp in North Carolina? The short answer is “no.” With a few exceptions, businesses with 3 or more employees are required...

Is that really all the workers’ comp I get?

People tend to associate workers’ compensation payments with medical costs. However, there is quite a bit more to the system than just getting the money you need to pay the doctor. You will realize this quickly after an injury at work. However, figuring out exactly how much you deserve is...

What are mistakes some employers make with work comp claims?

The process of getting back on your feet after suffering an injury at your workplace will likely involve filing for workers’ compensation. This is a responsibility your employer will share. You want your employer to file all the necessary documentation with the insurance carrier so your claim can proceed. You...

Does your back injury qualify you for TTD payments?

Back injuries are common in many kinds of work, including construction and manufacturing. If your back injury is job-related, you are eligible to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. During recovery, your main concern will be compensation during the time you are unable to work. Will your back injury...

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What Injuries Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Coverage in North Carolina?

Injured on the job but not physically at work? Here’s what to do

How can I change careers after a work accident?

The prevalence of workplace injuries in North Carolina

Is it possible to claim workers’ compensation for mental illness?

So, you sustained an injury on the job. Now what?

I’m a nanny who was hurt on the job. Can I get workers’ comp?

Is that really all the workers’ comp I get?

What are mistakes some employers make with work comp claims?

Does your back injury qualify you for TTD payments?

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Experienced Trial Lawyers Ready to Help

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4009 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403

403 Village Road
Leland, NC 28451