I agree with the other attorneys who answered that you would need to provide more information. A temporary light duty position may or may not be...

To have a worker's comp claim in NC, does the injury have to be an accident?

Mr. Bernanke is correct. Your claim may well qualify for benefits but it's the type of scenario where claims often get denied. As long as you...

What do I do next.

You must report your injury in writing as soon as possible to your employer, and also complete a North Carolina Industrial Commission Form 18 with...

What happens after the 9 month trial return to work is unsuccessful?

The easiest solution to this problem is if your doctor will write you back out of work again because of the pain. As long as that happens within...

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Do you only deal with Disability Cases? I am waiting on my settlement check, but will face eviction before 4-6 weeks.

If you have a lawyer, the lawyer should have explained to you that the insurance company has 39 days from the date of approval of your settlement...

Hernia repair with mesh implanted and having unknown rashes in the stomach region. Help work related

It seems you already "have a case" because you say that workers' comp has been paying everything. So if they are paying for your medical expenses...

Who can I talk to if I am injured during surgery?

I have some experience with SI joint surgery, which I know about from my clients. If the surgery was a fusion, which is what most surgeries to...

This is an unusual situation that falls partly within workers' compensation law and partly perhaps employment law. From a workers' compensation...

Do I have an lawsuit againist the company I work for and what should I do.

It's not unusual for an employer to try to get rid of an employee once the employee has a work injury. They may either outright fire you or try to...

I get Social Security SSI. I will be getting worker's comp settlement soon. How do I protect my SSI Benefits?

Your settlement will definitely impact your entitlement to SSI, if there is no arrangement made otherwise. If you lose your SSI you may also lose...