How to Choose a Workers' Compensation Lawyer for your Case in North Carolina
Dec 20, 2016
This Guide gives an injured worker tips on how to research the qualifications and experience of a lawyer, so that the worker can choose the best possible lawyer to help with his or her workers' compen...
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Calculating a Back Injury Settlement in North Carolina
May 13, 2016
This guide explains the basics of calculating the potential settlement on a serious back injury in a North Carolina Workers' Compensation case. Know the Fundamental Numbers First What is the "comp rat...
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What is an MSA?
Nov 23, 2015
This legal guide gives a brief explanation of the Medicare Set Aside Trust Account or "MSA." What is an MSA? The purpose of the Medicare Set Aside Trust Account is "to protect the interests of Medic...
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Don't Kill Your Case with Social Media Posts!
Dec 29, 2013
Insurance companies and defense lawyers will examine all of your online activity--Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and anything else you are doing. Don't post things that can be used against y...
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North Carolina Workers' Compensation - Calculating Average Weekly Wage and Compensation Rate
Apr 05, 2013
In North Carolina workers' compensation cases, the correct calculation of the "average weekly wage" or "AWW" and the corresponding "compensation rate" or "CR"is often a disputed issue. Over the years I...
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Is the PPD Rating Money a Fair Settlement in NC Workers' Comp?
Dec 04, 2012
I get calls frequently from unrepresented injured workers who have been "rated and released" by their treating physicians. The term "rated and released" means that the worker has reached "MMI" (maximum...
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Saving Medical Costs by Eliminating Diagnostic and Treatment Options For Back Pain
Nov 20, 2012
Here is a link to a column by Karen Garloch of the Charlotte Observer. Ms. Garloch discusses how to reduce medical are expenses, especially for back pain complaints. This is of interest to the workers'...
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North Carolina Workers' Compensation -- A Guide for Injured Workers -- The "Recorded Statement"
Sep 08, 2012
When an injured worker files a workers' compensation claim in North Carolina, one of the first critical events that will happen is a phone call from the insurance adjuster requesting a "recorded statem...
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North Carolina Workers' Compensation - A Guide for Injured Workers- Time Limits for Filing the Claim
Sep 08, 2012
If you are injured at work in North Carolina, or while working anywhere in the country for a North Carolina employer, then you need to take prompt action to report your injury to your employer.
You sh...
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How much are attorney's fees in North Carolina Workers' Compensation cases?
Aug 24, 2012
Attorney's fees in NC workers' compensation cases paid by injured workers are regulated by state law.
Attorney's fees in NC workers' comp cases must be approved by the NC Industrial Commission. A law...
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