Can I be fired because I file a Workers’ Compensation claim or because I hire an attorney for my case?

The short answer is NO, not legally. Your employer cannot legally terminate you because you had a work injury or because you hired an attorney. You are entitled to know your legal rights and to file a legitimate claim for a work injury.

However, do not let the above facts confuse you into thinking that your job is protected because you got hurt at work, because that is not the case.

How do I get compensated after an Auto Accident that was not my fault?

Insurance coverage in an auto accident claim can be a grey area and difficult to comprehend. This blog seeks to provide you with a few possible coverage options which could be available to you if you are involved in an automobile accident when the accident was not your fault.

Why do my wages matter in a workers’ compensation claim?

A common mistaken belief is that the severity of your injury is the sole determining factor in how much your workers’ compensation claim may be worth monetarily. While more serious injuries are typically valued higher than less serious injuries, a significant factor in case value is how much you earn in wages in the job in which you were injured.

What is Underinsured Motorist (UIM), and do I need that coverage?

Insurance coverage on your vehicle with all of the confusing terms can be very tricky to understand. When choosing insurance coverage in their vehicle, most people in NC just select what is required, called “minimum policy limits.” It is typically the cheapest route and often what an agent will recommend.

Understanding “Billed vs. Paid” in North Carolina Personal Injury Claims

If you've been in a car accident or trucking collision in North Carolina, you may find yourself buried under medical bills that don’t seem to match the compensation you're being offered. You weren’t at fault so why does it feel like the system is working against you?

One reason is North Carolina’s “billed vs.

An Accident With a Commercial Truck is NOT the Same as a Car Accident

Taking to the highways instead of only using city streets can be one of the most time efficient ways of getting to your end destination. The only drawback, as we have all experienced, is that the highways have become the primary domain of commercial trucks! They are everywhere -- from 18-wheelers to service pickup trucks -- the highways are littered with them.

Top 5 Questions from Clients Involved in a Car Wreck:

(1) Will the driver who hit me pay for a rental car?
In North Carolina, the driver who is at fault is required to provide you with a rental car through their insurance. If this driver has car insurance, it is their insurance company that will fund and provide you with the rental car.

*Top 5 Questions from Clients Who Have Been Hurt at Work:

Number 1: Will I be fired?

In North Carolina, you cannot legally be fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim. This is due to North Carolina’s Retaliatory Discharge Act (REDA), which protects employees from certain situations such as being fired after a workplace injury.

What Is “Suitable Employment” in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation?

One major goal of the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation system is to help injured workers return to the workforce safely and as quickly as medically appropriate. But what happens when your doctor, employer, or case manager pushes you to go back to work before you feel ready?

In these situations, it’s important to understand the concept of “suitable employment”, and how it impacts your right to continue receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits.