Call Us 919-240-4054Kelly worked for the school system for years when she fell coming up an icy ramp before school. She was treated and taken out of work. But she didn’t believe she would ever be able to do her job again after she broke her hip. As the weeks passed, the doctor and the workers’ comp […]
Personal Injury
Workers Comp 101: Injured workers who can work must return to work or look for work.
If you make a claim about a work injury and you can work, you must work. If you don’t have work to do at your current job, you must look for work. This rule is confusing for injured employees. They often ask, “Why do I have to look for work?” “What kind of work do I have […]
Who should pay your medical bills after an accident?
If your accident was caused by the driver of a car or truck, you would think their insurance company should pay your bills, right? After all, that driver was responsible, not you. But in North Carolina, most of the time that is not how it works right when you most need the payment. First, the other […]
Will my health insurance stop when I am out on workers’ comp?
Kevin* hurt his back lifting boxes at work and couldn’t do his job as a maintenance supervisor. He was concerned about losing his income and getting good treatment for his back. But Kevin was also concerned about keeping his health insurance. He has diabetes and high blood pressure, and his yearly medical exam is coming […]
Another Driver Rear-Ended Me. Do I Need to Get a Lawyer?
Maybe yes, but maybe not. We get a lot of calls from people who have been in car wrecks, but who don’t necessarily need a lawyer. What they need is some guidance about what they should do next, how their medical bills should get paid, and how they should go about deciding whether to get a lawyer. We […]
Can I be fired for filing a workers’ comp claim?
You got hurt at work and need medical treatment. You are stressed and worried that you are going to be out of work. You need your wages to support yourself and your family. hen it crosses your mind, “Can my boss fire me for filing a workers’ compensation claim?” The answer is no. You can’t be fired […]