NC law provides that a hernia is covered in work comp if it 1. There was an injury that resulted in a hernia, and 2. the hernia or rupture...

I slipped and fell in water (no sign) at work in NC and fell directly on my knee. Worker's comp.

If your attorney is experienced and knowledgeable in workers' compensation, he or she will be able to answer your questions. Write down your...

I have a pre existing back condition, but it was aggravated from my job, Is this a workman's comp situation.

I agree with the other answers. But working on a ladder is not enough to give you an injury that can be covered in work comp. Did anything happen...

I hurt my back at work i live nc so far wc has paid for dr and pt now i have to have a shot in my back will i be give a settlmen

Are you asking about a settlement for your back injury? If so, the answer is "maybe." If you are able to return to work in spite of the injury,...

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Sounds like the Commission has not "approved" the settlement agreement yet. Ask your lawyer when the defense sent it down there to the Commission....

The worth of a life in a wrongful death/ med mal case

People who are not working at the time of the negligence typically have lower economic damages due to the lack of wages. So, children and elderly...

My question is ,i have not been able to talk to my lawyer since i hired her.is that normal?

I think your state legislature created this mess for you a few years ago when they made big changes to the California work comp laws. So feel free...

Workers comp denied, in process of appealing decision, are there issues if I get medical care using medicaid?

Here in NC, if you settle your case then Medicaid would have a lien and would have a right to be repaid from your settlment. It probably works the...

Sounds like a typical WalMart comp case to me. That is just the way they treat employees. It apparently comes from the home office. ...

I started a Worker Compensation case over 1 year and 7 months ago. I am very confused. My Attorney John Metz

Sounds like you need medical treatment, but your underlying condition of sleep apnea is interfering with treatment. There is absolutely nothing...