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Can My North Carolina Employer Refuse to Let Me Return to Work After an Injury? 2024
Suffering a workplace injury can be embarrassing, painful, and even life-altering in some extreme cases. Accidents at work are fairly common and depending on where you work, you may be more susceptible to workplace injuries than others. If you have an accident at work, you…
North Carolina Workers Compensation Laws 2024 Explained
Workers in North Carolina who get injured on the job or suffer from work-related illnesses can receive workers' compensation benefits to cover associated damages. The workers' compensation program in North Carolina ensures that injured workers receive critical access to medical treatment and income coverage while…
Construction accidents are a growing problem for Latinos
Construction work is an appealing option for many people in North Carolina. Once they are trained and understand their role, it is a rewarding and well-paying career choice. Many people who might have come from other countries and toil in blue collar occupations work these…
Facing a workers’ compensation claim denial
If you are injured at work, you face a challenging path to receiving benefits while getting healthy. After your injury, you followed the protocols, submitted the required documents, and filed for workers’ compensation claims. However, you received a letter denying your claim a few days…
Can you choose your own doctor in a workers’ comp case?
Whether you suffer an illness or injury that requires medical attention, you want to be certain that whoever attends to your needs is the right healthcare provider for the job. This is true whether your illness or injury is job-related or otherwise. However, in North…
Can workers’ compensation cover COVID-19 infections?
While the threat of COVID-19 has largely diminished in the past couple of years, the illness remains a constant problem that comes and goes. Experts have even warned that with fall and winter coming, the number of infection cases could rise again. Data from the…
Can psychological stress be compensable under workers’ comp?
Accidents can happen to employees on the job. And it’s important to understand which illnesses and injuries are most likely to result in workers’ compensation claims. Commonly known damages under this claim are physical. These types of injuries include sprains, illnesses or conditions caused by…
Construction dangers are evident after scaffold collapse
Construction work is a common vocation for many in North Carolina. This is particularly true for immigrants, many of whom are Latino. Since construction workers are at significant risk and so many immigrants are involved in this type of work, it is imperative to be…
Can I seek workers’ compensation benefits if I work remotely?
The past few years changed the landscape of the traditional workplace in the United States. Many employers are now permitting employees to work remotely part-time or full-time. Still, work-from-home employees face hazards and can be injured, just as they could if they worked on-site. Work-from-home…
Workers’ compensation: A safety net
Workers’ compensation refers to benefits an employee may seek if injured on the job. It’s a kind of no-fault insurance meant to restore losses sustained by the employee, while at the same time protecting the employer from legal action. Workers’ compensation laws vary from state…
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