Who can I talk to if I am injured during surgery?

I am so sorry to hear that you are having so much pain. You do have the right to a second opinion for treatment options under the NC workers’...

Not to my knowledge. The workers compensation act provides a remedy for late payment of weekly benefits checks. If the carrier agrees that...

I fell@Novant hosp this morn/didn't go to er. Now my back/neck r starting to hurt.can i still expect them to look @ me for free?

I agree with the answers below that, first off, you should seek treatment if you are in pain. I also agree that you could potentially have a...

Can I get them to pay for the surgery and lost wages etc.

I am so sorry to hear that you were injured on the job. You absolutely need to contact a Certified Workers' Compensation Attorney to find out your...

Where can I get a list of people that are involved in accidents on a spreadsheet (name, address etc)?

There is a site called nccrashreports.com that does that.

Do I have enough evidence to pursue a workers compensation claim in NC against my employer?

North Carolina does allow for occupational diseases when injuries are related to hazards of the employment. To prove your case, you need medical...

Can owcp accept my doctor 15% leg and toes pain rating after a surgery even if my doctor is not under AMA?

If you and the insurance company cannot agree on a value for your rating, then a Deputy Commissioner at the NC Industrial Commission would hear...

What are my options for an on the job injury?

Wow- what a catch-22. An injured person with health insurance through their company can’t work and is now threatened with losing their health...

How is my CR calculated?

In North Carolina, weekly benefit checks are based on the employee’s gross earnings before the injury. Average weekly wages (AWW) are calculated...

Do I get a response from industrial commission or do proceed with a form 33 at this point?

File a Form 33 now. You can ask for an expedited hearing. The filing of a Form 18 does not trigger any investigation by the Industrial Commission...