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¿Sabía que…
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¿Sabía que…

…su estatus migratorio, no afecta la capacidad de recibir beneficios de compensación laboral?   No importa cuál sea su estatus migratorio, en el estado de Carolina del Norte si usted se lesionó o accidentó en el trabajo, usted tiene el derecho de comenzar una demanda de compensación laboral, lo que le proporcionará tratamiento médico, y […]

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What is the North Carolina Industrial Commission and Is It Really Important to A Workers Comp Claim?
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What is the North Carolina Industrial Commission and Is It Really Important to A Workers Comp Claim?

When it comes to workman’s comp cases, it’s important to know who all of the players are. If you’ve been injured at work, then there’s no doubt that you’ve probably heard of the North Carolina Industrial Commission (often abbreviated to NCIC or sometimes just IC). The NCIC is the government agency that’s in charge of […]

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What is a Mediation Exactly and Why Does It Matter?
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What is a Mediation Exactly and Why Does It Matter?

If you’re dealing with a workers’ comp case, it’s possible that you might have to have a mediation. But what is a mediation exactly? Why is it important in your workers’ compensation claim? Read on for more information about the benefits of having a mediator and how they can help you get the settlement you […]

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Do You Really Have to Give Your Adjuster Your Medical Records for the Last Ten Years?
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Do You Really Have to Give Your Adjuster Your Medical Records for the Last Ten Years?

We know. We get it — and we agree with you. It’s absolutely ridiculous that the adjuster would demand this of you. Not only is it a huge pain, but it’s a huge invasion of your privacy. Nevertheless, the Industrial Commission routinely allows for this to happen. The question is why do you need to […]

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Can I Still Get Workmans Comp As An Independent Contractor?
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Can I Still Get Workmans Comp As An Independent Contractor?

Just because your boss says you’re an independent contractor, doesn’t mean you are. In a workers compensation case, the court doesn’t really care what your boss has to say on the matter. They’re going to look at a few other factors. Read on to know how you can get workmans comp as an independent contractor. […]

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Am I Required to do a Drug Test for Workers’ Comp?
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Am I Required to do a Drug Test for Workers’ Comp?

If you’ve been injured at work and have filed for workers’ compensation, then you’ve probably been asked to take a drug test. If a drug test for workers’ comp feels like a pointless invasion of privacy, don’t worry — we agree. Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do to avoid this: it’s the law. If You’re […]

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Can the Insurance Company Use My Social Media Accounts as Evidence?
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Can the Insurance Company Use My Social Media Accounts as Evidence?

After you’re injured at work, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not a photo you post on social media is going to damage your case. Unfortunately, that’s the world we live in. Defense attorneys know that most of us share every aspect of our lives online, so they will absolutely […]

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Do You Have to Quit Your Job When You Settle Your Case?
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Do You Have to Quit Your Job When You Settle Your Case?

This is a question that often comes up when clients are dealing with a workers’ compensation case. Many are concerned that they’ll have to add searching for employment to their list of things to worry about while recovering from their injury. While there is no requirement that says you have to quit your job when […]

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