My Employer And The insurance Company Put Me Through The Ringer. Do I Get Money For Pain And Suffering?

Workers’ Comp Tip of the Day: Being Placed on Light Work Duty After an Injury at Work

November 18, 2016

You’ve been injured on the job, you’re out of work, and now you’re beginning to worry about your next paycheck. Did you know that when an employee becomes injured on the job, the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) encourages employers to offer a light-duty position? Has your employer offered a light-duty position to help […]

On-The-Job Injuries Are Prevalent for Healthcare Professionals. Workers’ Comp Can Help.

November 17, 2016

Workers' Compensation

If you work in the healthcare industry, then you know the amount of physical labor involved is much higher than the average person might think. Especially when it comes to working with patients. In order to provide the greatest amount of care, you know it’s often necessary to be hands-on. Lifting or supporting patients can […]

Medical Miles: Can I Get Reimbursed For Travel Mileage When I Visit My Doctor?

November 16, 2016

Workers' Compensation

When you are hurt at work, workers’ compensation plans put the employer in charge of a lot of decisions. Because their plan is footing most or all of the bill, your employer directs your care. This may mean that you, as the injured worker, will be required to travel farther than you normally would to […]

What exactly is “Negligence Per Se”?

November 14, 2016

Personal Injury

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may have heard the term “negligence per se” in regards to your case. Negligence per se is what is used to determine whether or not negligence directly resulted in your injury. This could include anything from texting while driving to speeding to reckless driving in hazardous […]