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Understanding Your Rights When You Have a Nurse Case Manager

October 5, 2016
Under NC Workers Compensation law, employers and their insurance carriers are allowed to hire nurse case managers to assist in coordinating medical treatment. Although the nurse case manager is paid by your employer, take comfort in knowing that they are expected to be impartial and exercise independent judgment. In fact, nurse case managers are required […]
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Differences in workers’ compensation settlements.

October 4, 2016
At the end of your workers’ compensation claim you will likely be entitled to an award of some type. Technically there is a difference in workers’ compensation law between an award and a settlement. You are automatically entitled to an award once you reach maximum medical improvement. Your workers’ compensation claim is open even after […]
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Can I get Social Security Disability and be on workers’ comp?

September 23, 2016
Absolutely. Nothing stops you from applying for and receiving Social Security Disability and also receiving worker’s compensation. Pay attention to these: Workers’ compensation checks will not be reduced if you receive Social Security Disability checks. Your Social Security Disability checks may be reduced while you are on workers’ compensation. Your eligibility for Medicare will accrue […]
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Can I retire and be on workers’ compensation?

September 13, 2016
Yes, you can. Some adjusters and vocational rehabilitation professionals will tell you otherwise. But the law is clear: you may be retired and still have workers’ compensation benefits. There are three things to pay attention to: You can draw workers’ compensation checks and Social Security retirement checks at the same time. With only a rare […]
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How Soon After a Worker’s Comp Claim Should You Search for a Job?

September 9, 2016
If you are in the middle of a workers’ compensation claim, there may come a time when you realize that you cannot return to your job. Many of our clients can no longer perform the job they once had and so they need to begin thinking about what kind of work they can do once […]
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