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How timely reporting secures your workers’ comp rights in NC

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Last Modified on Aug 29, 2024

Work-related injuries can happen to anyone at any time. They can range from minor physical inconveniences to major physical setbacks that can strain your finances and even derail your career. Regardless of your situation, it is your right as a worker to receive the proper compensation…

Traumatic amputations can sneak up on you

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Last Modified on Aug 13, 2024

Workplace accidents can have devastating consequences, and traumatic amputations are among the most jarring and severe injuries that can occur on the job. These life-altering events often result from sudden, unexpected incidents involving heavy machinery or powerful equipment. As a worker in North Carolina, it is…

Most common on-the-job injuries for restaurant workers

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Last Modified on Aug 07, 2024

Working in a restaurant can be fast-paced and demanding, exposing workers to various risks. Understanding the most common on-the-job injuries for restaurant workers can help bring awareness and create safer workplaces. Cuts and lacerations Cuts and lacerations are frequent injuries in the restaurant industry. Workers…

How can a workers’ comp settlement affect Medicare coverage?

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Last Modified on Aug 01, 2024

Medicare recipients injured in the workplace typically qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. However, before Medicare pays for future treatment, recipients must use at least a portion of these settlements from private insurers. When this occurs, it’s usually advisable to submit a Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside…