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Is My Employer Required Carry Workers Comp Insurance?
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Is My Employer Required Carry Workers Comp Insurance?

I often hear potential clients say their supervisor told them they do not carry workers’ compensation insurance or that there is no way to file a worker’s comp claim. Is my employer required carry workers comp insurance? Although there are a few exceptions, in North Carolina employers who employ three or more people are generally […]

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Is My Adjuster Allowed to Discuss My Medical Care with My Doctor?
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Is My Adjuster Allowed to Discuss My Medical Care with My Doctor?

There are several subjects the claims adjuster is allowed to discuss with your doctor, but your medical care is not one of them. Unless you give the adjuster permission to speak with your doctor they may not call and ask questions concerning your care.   There are many complicated rules regarding communication with medical providers. […]

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Don’t Forget: Firefighters are Covered, Too!
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Don’t Forget: Firefighters are Covered, Too!

You may remember an incident last year when a massive apartment fire broke out in east Charlotte. Thanks to the hard work and bravery of 48 firefighters, the fire was extinguished in less than an hour. It’s amazing that a fire causing an estimated $200,000 in damage could be tamed so quickly. Fortunately, no residents […]

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If I Was Injured At A Work Party, Am I Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
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If I Was Injured At A Work Party, Am I Covered by Workers’ Compensation?

If you are injured at a work party, you might not be eligible for workers’ compensation. Take, for instance, the following case. A North Carolina court affirmed the decision to deny a woman’s workers’ comp claim after she was injured at her annual holiday work party in 2013. The woman, Melissa Lennon, suffered a fall […]

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Be Careful! Your Workers Comp Case Can Be Discredited!
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Be Careful! Your Workers Comp Case Can Be Discredited!

Every day, we hear stories about workers’ compensation claims being denied. Some cases seem legitimate, while others seem entirely bogus. The bottom line is it is totally possible that your workers comp case can be discredited. Regarding workers’ comp claims, it pays to be careful. There are many reasons a claim might get rejected, but […]

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Changes to Legislation to Clarify What Injuries Are Accepted
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Changes to Legislation to Clarify What Injuries Are Accepted

The North Carolina General Assembly passed a new law that will impact those who are seeking medical treatment after being injured on the job. This was done to strike down the North Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling in Wilkes v. City of Greenville. In Wilkes, the Court cited the previous version of this legislation and held […]

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If You Were Injured During Your Break, Are You Still Covered?
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If You Were Injured During Your Break, Are You Still Covered?

Did you get injured during your break? Do you have any questions about whether or not you’re covered? If you’ve never had to worry about paying medical bills, you might not realize just how expensive healthcare is. And if you find yourself needing healthcare services, you may wonder if you will be able to afford […]

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