Questions answered by Martha L. Ramsay

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Husband had a workers comp settlement approved by the IC in December but has yet to receive check. What is timeline on this?

Martha's answer | Answered on March 26, 2013

Once the Industrial Commission has entered an Order approving a settlement, the Insurance company has 24 days to issue a check. If the check is...

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How do i go about filing my claims

Martha's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

If you wish, you can collect your medical records and bills, submit them to the adjuster for the opposing parties insurance company and negotiate a...

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I was injured on the job, 7 months ago I have worked the entire time and now they won't let me work they did not say fired

Martha's answer | Answered on February 18, 2013

You need to consult with an workers’ compensation attorney. Does your company have enough employees that you are protected by FMLA (Family...

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I was injured on the job in May 2012 by a roofing crew, they did not have insurance. Can the homeowner be held responsible?

Martha's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

When a worker is injured by the fault of someone outside of his company- there are two claims: Workers’ Compensation and Personal injury. In a...

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I was hurt on the job pretty bad and my employer wants to not run it through Workmen's Comp. is that e legal

Martha's answer | Answered on September 12, 2012

All of the above are good answers and I would just like to add that what if your employer doesn’t keep his promise? You have no recourse against...

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How should I proceed when an insurance company refuses to pay a claim after over 2 years claiming they would. What Now???

Martha's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

I’m sorry to hear about your mom’s injuries. I am not surprised by the insurance company actions. In North Carolina, the time to file a lawsuit...

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Did i get ripped off can i get the other 1/3

Martha's answer | Answered on April 25, 2012

You can file a complaint against the attorney with the State Bar or hire another attorney to investigate any malpractice or fraud, if the time...

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

Martha's answer | Answered on March 20, 2012

This is a difficult question for two reasons: causation and the theory of liability under NC Workers’ compensation Act. In North Carolina, being...

Martha L. Ramsay's Answers (128)

Husband had a workers comp settlement approved by the IC in December but has yet to receive check. What is timeline on this?

How do i go about filing my claims

I was injured on the job, 7 months ago I have worked the entire time and now they won't let me work they did not say fired

I was injured on the job in May 2012 by a roofing crew, they did not have insurance. Can the homeowner be held responsible?

I was hurt on the job pretty bad and my employer wants to not run it through Workmen's Comp. is that e legal

How should I proceed when an insurance company refuses to pay a claim after over 2 years claiming they would. What Now???

Did i get ripped off can i get the other 1/3

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