Category: Workers’ Compensation
When you file a workers’ compensation claim, you might assume it’s a straightforward process. After all, you were injured on the job, and your employer’s insurance is supposed to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. However, insurance companies often investigate claims rigorously to minimize payouts. Understanding the tactics they use can help you protect […]
Navigating a workers’ compensation case in North Carolina involves understanding and utilizing various forms provided by the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC). These forms document key aspects of a claim, ensuring compliance with state laws and facilitating communication between the injured worker, employer, insurer, and the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC). Below is an overview […]
Construction sites are inherently dangerous places. From heavy machinery to towering scaffolds and hazardous materials, workers face significant risks daily. In North Carolina, construction accidents are a leading cause of workplace injuries, often leaving victims with severe injuries and financial hardships. If you’re a construction worker injured on the job in Durham, understanding your rights […]
The North Carolina workers’ compensation system does not pay for pain and suffering. Workers’ comp covers the cost of medical care, offsets a significant portion of the injured employee’s lost income, and provides other benefits. However, injured workers cannot seek non-economic damages like pain and suffering through the workers’ compensation system. Pain and suffering refer […]
Under the NC workers’ compensation law, employees can obtain financial benefits when they sustain an injury or illness in the course and scope of their employment. However, various legal doctrines define the “scope of employment” for workers’ comp eligibility, including the coming-and-going rule. The coming-and-going rule generally excludes coverage of injuries sustained while traveling to […]
