Does anyone know how a VA disability claim affects a Workers Comp claim?

Mr. Corson is incorrect as far as the law of NC goes. Mr. Huffman is correct and your employer is responsible for any treatment of the condition...

My outside workers compensation attorney representing me what will she be fighting for I was denied workers compensation

If your claim has been denied, you need to consult with a NC licensed workers' comp attorney. That attorney will negotiate with the insurance...

Any settlement offer at this time may include some consideration of future treatment costs but, like Mr. Shapiro said, if anything goes wrong, you...

Drawing WC money benefits if I am on social security

You should get your full workers' compensation payments each week, 2/3 of your average weekly wage, but Social Security will take an offset. ...

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If I am settling my workers comp. case does Medicare have any say in this?

If you are currently on Medicare or have applied for Social Security/Medicare, Medicare absolutely has a say in your settlement. If you do not...

Preexisting workers comp conditions

Please be aware that neither of the other two attorneys who responded have a license to practice law in North Carolina and their answers are...

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NC Workmans Comp. Injured on job. What type of disability entitled to?

Depending on your age, education, transferable skills, the extent of your disability and other factors, you may be entitled to continuing benefits...

During a 2 week trial period as an independent contractor I badly injured my knee. Am I entitled to a personal injury claim?

It sounds likely that you were wrongly characterized as an independent contractor. You were probably an employee and entitled to workers'...

My husband has gone back to work on light duty and we are struggling what can expect next?

Your husband should be receiving partial disability benefits, which is a check from the insurance carrier for 2/3 of his wage loss while working...

Can my job fire me if I file for workers compensation?

She should give written notice of the injury immediately and keep a copy of it for herself. She should also download and fill out a Form 18 from...