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Articles Tagged For: Worker’s Compensation
North Carolina Senate Bill 174: How it Affects You
You should be aware that there are some important things going on at the General Assembly that could impact your worker’s compensation claim. Yesterday, The North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 174. This bill would: -Eliminate two types of expedited hearings: medical motions, and requests to reinstate benefits. The bill would leave only one type of expedited hearing in place: motions to suspend benefits. It is incredibly unfair to take away the two types of … read more»
Article Categories Worker’s Compensation
Man Injured, Trapped Underground
A man was injured while working at a Fuquay-Varina waste water treatment plant after getting trapped 15 feet underground. Plant employee Dan Hackney was replacing equipment underground when he got his leg caught in the machinery. Other workers with him were not injured and went for help. Rescuers freed the man around 10:30am and took him immediately to the hospital. An initial report said that his foot had been lost in the accident, but there … read more»
Article Categories Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation
DOT Worker Killed In Dump Truck Accident
A Department of Transportation worker was killed yesterday while clearing debris and sand from a section of N.C. Highway 12 following Hurricane Sandy. The storm had inundated the area with sand, forcing crews to clear the area before drivers were cleared to return. DOT employee Ronnie Anderson’s dump truck broke down in the middle of the highway and was rear-ended by a second dump truck, driven by Michael Brad Stevenson. The crash caused Anderson’s truck … read more»
Article Categories Motor Vehicle Accidents, Worker’s Compensation, Wrongful Death
Car Chase Leads To State Trooper Fatality
A car chase that began with a robbery ended with the death of Nash Country state trooper Bobby Gene DeMuth Jr. when he was fatally struck by the speeding vehicle. Nash was deploying stop sticks to puncture the tires of the speeding vehicle when he was struck. The driver of the vehicle, Christopher McCoy Rogers, has been charged with murder in the case. State flags were flown at half mast during the funeral for officer DeMuth, … read more»
Article Categories Motor Vehicle Accidents, Worker’s Compensation, Wrongful Death
Police Officers: Dangers & Duties
A recent article from WRAL.com about a semi-truck striking a police cruiser illustrates the risks of the profession. A routine traffic stop was turned into a potential tragedy when a semi-truck swerved into the vehicle. Police officers are unique in that they often are forced to put themselves into harm’s way, something that can’t be said of many other jobs. Injuries on the job for police offers are much more common. Take a look at the … read more»
Article Categories Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation
Employers & Worker’s Comp: What They Don’t Want You To Know
The North Carolina Industrial Commission has begun cracking down on uninsured employers since the News & Observer’s series of articles inspired action. A recently passed NC law has added teeth to cases of employers without worker’s comp with jail time. The Commission has arranged for court appointed lawyers to be offered to some uninsured employers, which may indicate the Commission intends to threaten such employers with jail time. Many people hurt on jobsites realize their … read more»
Article Categories Worker’s Compensation
Worker’s Comp: Rules & Regulations
An injury falls under worker’s comp if it occurs in the course and scope of employment, but what does that mean? We have successfully obtained work comp benefits for a claimant injured while at a company softball game. These situations are similar to injuries that may occur in the company lunchroom or bathroom, in the company parking lot, etc. In the past considerations such as the purpose of the event were taken into account, but recent court … read more»
Article Categories Worker’s Compensation
Work Comp Rights And You
Did you know that the insurance company needs to pay you mileage if you travel more than 20 miles round trip as part of your medical treatment? Or that the Carrier can be required to pay for an overnight stay for you or a family member if you require surgery? Many claimants are not even aware of their rights under the Work Comp Act and lose money because of it. For these reasons, it’s very … read more»
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Insurance Companies and Worker’s Comp
A common thread in many Worker’s Comp cases is a lack of due diligence on the part of the defendant. There are many penalties and loopholes that insurance companies can exploit, so it’s extremely important to do your own research as well as hire an experienced lawyer to guide you through the process. Below are two examples of insurance companies exploiting errors and loopholes that can be solved with research and help of a good … read more»
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Medicare and Settling a Worker’s Comp Case
If you are on Medicare, or expect to become so in the next couple years, it can prove very difficult to settle a worker’s comp case. Medicare will want a piece of any settlement if you are under their coverage. This piece of the settlement is set aside for future medical expenses, and the Medicare Set-Aside is determined by the specific facts of your case (type of injury, your age and life expectancy, possible future … read more»
Article Categories Worker’s Compensation
