Work injury claim was dropped can workers comp do this?

Thank you for your question and I know how frustrating and scary this situation can be. In short, yes, they can do it. But the important part of...

Workers Compensation NC - my husband injured his wrist back in 2009 and received a 3% perm partial impairment rating.

Thanks for your question...the silver lining for your husband is that the case remains open and he remains entitled to workers comp benefits as the...

I agree with a lot of what has already been said in that there is a seven day waiting period before weekly benefits are paid out, if your husband...

Do I need a workers comp lawyer?

It certainly sounds like you would benefit from at least a consultation (which is free in NC). An attorney can help ensure that your medical care...

Should we hire an Attorney for my Husbands workers comp case to settle?

Absolutely yes and here's why... Settlement might not be the best thing right now. First things first, your husband truly needs to get well...

What if the symptoms I initially reported are ignored by the insurance company and end up being related to the accident?

So it sounds like you've done a lot of good things...Form 18 filed, case manager assigned, and medical care being directed. You are correct in...

I'd schedule an appointment with your attorney ASAP to discuss the issue and go over all of your options.

Been in pain for 3 weeks work related injury neck and back swollen. On light duty but doing same job what to do

NCGS 97-25 affords you the right to a "second opinion evaluation" with a doctor. The parties have 13 days to agree on a physician after a written...

I reside in NC, I work for a company out of NY, I was injured on a jobsite in NC.

Thanks for your question. NC should certainly have jurisdiction as the injury occurred here. There are notice requirements that are important to...

If you were working when you fell off the roof, you likely have a workers' comp claim. I would do the following ASAP if this is the case: 1)...