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Protect Yourself from Wintery Weather Conditions at Work
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Protect Yourself from Wintery Weather Conditions at Work

Building snowmen, going sledding, snowball fights, and days off from school might make some look forward to winter weather. But those who have to work in a winter wonderland might not embrace snow in the forecast with such joy. If this pertains to you, there are things you can do to protect yourself and your […]

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If You’re Out of Work Because of an Injury, You’re Entitled to Benefits!

Depending on the extent of your work injury, you might not be able to return to work right away. This could put you in an incredibly difficult situation. You’ve got bills to pay, groceries to buy, and now additional medical expenses to cover. How can you possibly focus on your recovery when you have so […]

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If My Condition Changes, Can My Permanent Partial Disability Claim Award Change As Well?
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If My Condition Changes, Can My Permanent Partial Disability Claim Award Change As Well?

If you’ve received an award for a permanent partial disability claim (a lump-sum paid following a Form 26A), that decision can feel set in stone. You’ve gone through the legal steps and had an official decision made about your health and your benefits. However, that’s not entirely the case. Did you know that you have one […]

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What Happens When Your Workers Compensation Adjuster Does Not Pay On Time?
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What Happens When Your Workers Compensation Adjuster Does Not Pay On Time?

For an injured worker, weekly workers’ compensation benefits are essential for paying the bills and putting food on the table for a family. Not knowing when your weekly check will arrive can stress an injured worker. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance your workers compensation adjuster does not pay on time. And to add insult to […]

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Temporary Total Disability vs. Temporary Partial Disability

When it comes to workers compensation benefits, there are two significant kinds: temporary total disability and temporary partial disability. You may have heard both of these terms if you find yourself injured at work. You might also wonder, “Just what exactly do these terms mean, and what is the difference between the two?” Temporary Total […]

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Can I draw workers’ compensation and unemployment at the same time?

As a general rule the answer is no you cannot. Technically the workers’ compensation law isn’t that clear. North Carolina General Statute 97-42.1 says “If an injured employee has received unemployment benefits under the Employment Security Law for any week with respect to which he is entitled to workers compensation benefits for temporary total or […]

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Be Prepared to Face the Summer Heat
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Be Prepared to Face the Summer Heat

South Carolina summers bring with them extreme heat and extreme humidity. If you’re one of the many people in South Carolina who work outdoors, you know exactly how demanding the South Carolina summer can be. As you might imagine, if you work outdoors you’re at higher risk for heat-related health problems, but what you might […]

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