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Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
North Carolina Workers Compensation Ghost Policy Explained
You may not know that in North Carolina, it's legal for the insurance industry to accept payment for a fake or entirely useless document called a ghost insurance policy. This piece of paper is issued without insurance coverage for any active employees. It is mostly…
Does Surgery Increase Workers’ Compensation Settlements in NC?
If you’ve suffered a workplace injury in North Carolina and are facing the possibility of surgery, you may wonder, “Does surgery increase workers’ compensation settlements in NC?” Workers in the Triad area, which includes Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, undergo surgeries through hospitals such as…
North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Settlement Chart
Workers injured during employment in North Carolina often question the financial value of their workers’ compensation settlements. The North Carolina workers’ compensation settlement chart is a frequently used reference tool that serves as a structured guide listed in state legislation determining payment duration for different…
Understanding workers’ compensation for remote workers
Because of the pandemic, remote work has risen in popularity. Many companies now allow their employees to work from home. However, with this rise in popularity came the eventual question of remote employees: do they still qualify for workers’ compensation if they work from home?…
How timely reporting secures your workers’ comp rights in NC
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
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
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?
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…
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