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Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
Career Ending Work Injuries and Vocational Rehabilitation in North Carolina
Having a work injury can be difficult. Beyond dealing with the physical pain associated with an accident and the recovery process, serious injuries can make it difficult or impossible to return to work. Fortunately, North Carolina’s workers’ compensation law provides guidance regarding career-ending work injuries…
Can You Refuse Light Duty Work on Workers Comp in North Carolina?
After suffering a workplace injury, an employee may wonder, “Can you refuse light duty work on workers’ comp in North Carolina?” The answer is that refusing light duty work can sometimes affect workers’ comp eligibility, but not always. Simply refusing an appropriate light-duty assignment can…
How Your Weekly Workers Comp Check Is Calculated in North Carolina
When you think about how your weekly workers comp check is calculated in North Carolina, you should consider your average weekly wage (AWW). North Carolina pays injured employees who qualify for total disability benefits up to two-thirds of their AWW. Calculating your AWW gets tricky…
North Carolina Workers Comp Impairment Ratings And PPD Payouts
When a workplace injury results in permanent limitations, an employee may receive an impairment rating. That rating expresses the permanent loss of use as a percentage for the injured body part. Understanding North Carolina workers' comp impairment ratings and PPD payouts (permanent partial disability) can…
Occupational Disease Workers’ Comp in North Carolina
Workers across North Carolina may face many job-related hazards, but not all workplace injuries are caused by a single accident. Some conditions develop gradually after repeated exposure to harmful substances, repetitive tasks, or dangerous work environments. When an illness is caused by workplace conditions, workers…
Return to Work After Workers’ Comp Injury in North Carolina
Returning to work following an injury can prove challenging and raise certain questions that you probably never expected you’d find yourself asking. Whether you were injured at a construction site in Gastonia or while working at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, understanding how to return to…
Can You Be Fired While on Workers Compensation in North Carolina? 2026
After a workplace injury, many clients ask us, ‘Can you be fired while on workers' compensation in North Carolina?’ Qualifying for workers' comp does not automatically mean your job is safe. While it may be reassuring to know that workers’ comp can supply medical coverage…
Average Workers’ Compensation Settlement in North Carolina
Many people want to know the average workers’ compensation settlement in North Carolina after suffering a workplace injury. It’s very important for employees who have to support themselves and their families, as they need this settlement to do so. However, every injury is different, so…
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