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injured worker

April 23, 2021 By nicole

TIP #2-Understand What “Injury By Accident” Means

An injury by accident is an unusual event that interrupts normal work. The word accident is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance.” That definition makes sense: you don’t have an accident unless something out of the ordinary happens. When you apply that definition to workers’ comp in North […]

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

April 9, 2021 By nicole

TIP #1-Report Injuries at work in writing as soon as possible

If you don’t report your injury right away, it can lead to a very hard lesson. The first and most important lesson when handling workers’ compensation claims is to report injuries at work when they happen. If you don’t report it immediately, report it as soon as you can, and definitely within 30 days. The sooner […]

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

October 12, 2018 By nicole

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 nicole

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 […]

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August 10, 2018 By nicole

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

What You Need To Know About North Carolina 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 […]

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July 20, 2017 By nicole

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 […]

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May 9, 2017 By nicole

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 […]

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April 28, 2017 By nicole

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: Workers' Compensation Tagged With: injured worker, injured workers, job safety, safety, Workplace Safety

January 19, 2016 By nicole

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 nicole

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

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