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October 12, 2018 By Valerie Johnson

Don’t be afraid to file a Work Injury claim in North Carolina

Many North Carolina workers worry that if they report a work injury, they will be deported, stalked, arrested, harassed, or worse. In theory, North Carolina law protects injured workers – including undocumented workers – from criminal action or retaliation after they file a work injury claim. Such protections are important to reassure workers that they can […]

Filed Under: Workers' Compensation Tagged With: injured at work, injured worker, work injury, workers compensation

August 29, 2018 By Valerie Johnson

Justice Served for Injured Elderly Worker

Injured Elderly Worker in North Carolina Worker’s Compensation Case After a hard-fought battle by litigators at Johnson & Groninger, justice was served for an elderly gentleman who, for years, worked through the tremendous back pain. After a full hearing and extensive testimony, the Industrial Commission ruled in the worker’s favor and awarded him workers’ compensation […]

Filed Under: News of the Firm Tagged With: injured at work, injured worker, workers compensation

August 10, 2018 By Valerie Johnson

In a Workers’ Comp Claim, the Injured Employee has to Prove Just About Everything

What You Need To Know About Workers’ Comp Claims If you have a workers’ comp claim and it is denied, you probably understand that it will take some work to win in court. What you might not understand is that you have to keep proving that you have some disability every day that you claim […]

Filed Under: Cases in the News Tagged With: hurt at work, injured at work, injured worker, workers compensation, workers' comp

July 20, 2017 By Valerie Johnson

FAQs About North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Rates

How Much Does Workers’ Compensation Pay in North Carolina for My Time Out of Work? When you are out of work because of a North Carolina work injury, there are two important questions: How do I get the medical treatment I need to get better, and How will I get the money I need for […]

Filed Under: Workers' Compensation Tagged With: injured worker, injured workers, North Carolina Workers' Compensation, work injury, workers compensation

May 9, 2017 By Valerie Johnson

Valerie Johnson Reports Workers’ Comp Win

Michael Coward, an employee with Weyerhaeuser for more than 35 years, was severely burned by a steam line. It was a case where Mr. Coward did nothing wrong. He was hospitalized at a burn center and will need to care for the large burn for his lifetime. Yet the employer refused to pay the proper […]

Filed Under: News of the Firm, Workers' Compensation Tagged With: injured worker, work injury, workers compensation

April 28, 2017 By Valerie Johnson

Why We Honor Fallen Workers Today

On Workers Memorial Day we remember workers who lost their lives on the job. It’s a good time to let others know about how risky some jobs are and to remind us about the responsibility that employers have to protect their workers. Every worker should feel protected at work from physical harm, harassment, and illegal […]

Filed Under: Safety Information Tagged With: injured worker, injured workers, job safety, safety, Workplace Safety

January 19, 2016 By Valerie Johnson

How do I get paid for the time out of work after I got hurt?

When you are hurt at work the first problem you may face is getting prompt and effective medical treatment for your injury. The second problem is getting paid for your time out of work. Payment for lost wages when you can’t work should begin 14 days after your job has notice of your injury. North Carolina law […]

Filed Under: Workers' Compensation Tagged With: injured worker, workers' comp

May 27, 2015 By Valerie Johnson

Are North Carolina workplace deaths really down?

Recently the North Carolina Department of Labor reported, and it was noted in the press, that workplace fatalities in the state had declined to an all-time low of 23 during the year 2013. However, the low numbers may be more from a change in the way the Department of Labor counts the deaths, and not […]

Filed Under: Cases in the News, Workers' Compensation Tagged With: injured worker, North Carolina, Workplace Safety

July 24, 2014 By Valerie Johnson

Court says former employer has to pay workers’ compensation benefits while employee looks for a different job

If you were injured on the job and it took years for you to heal from your injury, would it then be too late to ask your former employer to give you retraining for something different, or help you look for a job? The Court of Appeals recently ruled that where an injured worker provides […]

Filed Under: Workers' Compensation Tagged With: back injury, injured worker, North Carolina Workers' Compensation, vocational rehabilitation, workers' comp

May 27, 2013 By Valerie Johnson Leave a Comment

Workers’ comp settlement deemed unjust by Court of Appeals

The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled last Tuesday that an injured worker and his employer cannot independently agree on a settlement if the North Carolina Industrial Commission has gotten involved in the claim, according to the Triangle Business Journal. Danny Allred was injured in a motor vehicle accident while he was employee of Exceptional […]

Filed Under: Cases in the News Tagged With: injured worker, North Carolina Court of Appeals, North Carolina Industrial Commission, Settlement

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