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Filing an appeal for a denied workers’ comp claim
Suffering an on-the-job injury is often a life-altering experience. Dealing with those changes is not easy, especially when you are also trying to focus on your recovery. This is where workers’ compensation benefits are supposed to help you bridge the financial gap that your injury…
North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Hearings are Back to WebEx in Early 2022
Despite hopes to the contrary, the Industrial Commission has ordered all deputy commissioner hearings in January and February 2022 to take place through its WebEx platform, unless otherwise ordered by the deputy commissioner. Full Commission hearings will be videoconferences during these months. The Commission has…
When is an injury considered work-related?
Suffering a serious injury can be a life-altering event that affects someone for the rest of his or her life. When that injury is work-related, getting help via North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system is often key to the recovery process and minimizing potential negative outcomes,…
Getting back to your job after a workplace injury
A workplace injury can cause disruption in various areas of your life. You may be unable to work, yet you could have medical bills accumulating due to your injuries. This is much more than an inconvenience in your life, and you may wonder what this…
Employers have an interest in reducing work related car accidents
The holiday season is often touted as the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also one of the most dangerous for workers. Anyone in North Carolina who spends time behind the wheel for work is at risk of being injured in a…
Changing weather brings renewed work injuries concerns
Anyone who works outdoors knows just how much changing temperatures can affect safety. While hot temperatures are often emphasized when it comes to worker safety, cold weather also increases the risk of work injuries. North Carolina workers are more likely to suffer slip and fall…
Under Proposed Law, OSHA Would Have to Send News of Safety Violations at Worksites to Local News Media
On October 20, 2021, a Congressional Bill proposed a requirement for OSHA to report safety violations at work to local news agencies and other groups for dissemination to local communities. These would include local newspapers, trade and labor organizations, industry groups, and other relevant outlets…
“In Person” Hearings at the North Carolina Industrial Commission (Take 2!)
On January 1, 2022, our Industrial Commission will resume live or “ in person” hearings at the deputy commissioner and Full Commission levels. Deputy Commissioners can still allow video hearings upon a showing of good cause. In-person hearings will follow the COVID-19 safety protocols for…
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