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When a car accident is not your fault, it may seem straight forward that the other person’s insurance should pay for everything. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.
There are numerous steps involved, but here are a few things you can do in order help protect your case:
If there are any witnesses, be sure they stick around for the police to arrive in order to give their statement as well.
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The thought of your workers’ comp case being denied can lead to a feeling of dismay. Though there may be no immediate recourse, there are options available for you depending upon the details of your claim. Your attorney may be able to argue the denial and file a request for hearing on your behalf.
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If you have a work injury and file a workers’ compensation claim, expect that a private investigator may be watching you at any time. Insurance adjusters quite possibly fantasize about catching you snow skiing when you have an ankle injury or lifting your child when you have a back injury.
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Unless you just enjoy being provided the basic minimum you may be entitled to, then “yes” you still need an attorney! In a compensable workers’ compensation case, the insurance company is obligated to meet certain basic requirements like paying your checks and medical bills and it is not doing you a personal favor.
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I get it, your workers’ compensation checks are rolling in, your medical care is being covered by the insurance company, your employer is kind-of being nice to you…so, of course you think you don’t need an attorney! Don’t be fooled by a false sense of security, because the reality is that the insurance company could stop paying checks, paying for care, and your employer could terminate you in NC despite having a workers’ comp case.
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There are many reasons why insurance companies deny workers’ compensation claims. The most common ones are the injury does not fit the specific definition of a covered “injury by accident”, it did not occur while on the job, the claimant had a preexisting condition that wasn’t related to work, or the worker failed to file the claim on time without a valid excuse.
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Having an accident on the job is bad because it can leave you with a disabling injury that can prevent you from working. But what’s even worse is if you don’t understand the intricacies of Workers’ Compensation law in North Carolina. How do you claim your benefits? What are your options? How do you protect your family and future?
If you don’t have an attorney, now is the right time to consult one to ensure that you get what you deserve.
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Finding the right workers’ compensation attorney for you in North Carolina may be like looking for a needle in a haystack. It’s a tough act, considering that in 2018 alone, there were 24,087 active attorneys in this State, according to the American Bar Association National Lawyer Population Survey.
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Two years after retiring, Junior Seau, a popular linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) known for his passionate play, took his own life. While his death on May 2, 2012 shocked the football world, it also brought to light the problem of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a rare condition caused by traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that usually affects people who play football and other contact sports.
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When a truck crashes into a car, the car usually doesn’t stand a chance due to size alone. Often, this results in serious injuries for the occupants of the car. Data from the US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) will bear this out.