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Workers’ compensation claims can be overwhelming and confusing, especially when misinformation spreads. Test your knowledge with these common true/false questions, and if you’re unsure about your rights, call our office for a free consultation.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits & Your Finances
You must pay taxes on your workers’ compensation benefits.
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In the era of remote work, lots of questions have arisen about what “arising out of and in the course of employment” encompasses. N.C. GEN. STAT 97-2(6) (Current through 2024).
In the course of employment, “refers to the time, place and circumstances of the accidental injury.
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You were hurt on the job. It has caused you much more than your physical pain. You may have been traumatized by the incident, face daily inconveniences, and simply cannot live the life you used to do. You are not entitled to damages for these losses. Why?
These damages, known as Pain and Suffering, are not a legal remedy under North Carolina Workers’ Compensation law.
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You and your employer have a very informal setup. Perhaps you never completed any paperwork or training. Perhaps you are undocumented. You have been working for your employer for a while but have never been paid by a company check. You are directly handed cash, venmoed, sometimes paid cash and sometimes by personal check.
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You have been hurt on the job. You have a good relationship with your employer, and they say they will take care of you. You love your job. You trust them to honor their word. Why should you hire an attorney? What if you get fired after hiring an attorney? These are among the most commons questions we see daily at SLF, and literally every time, the best thing is to protect you and your family after being hurt.
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You were hurt at work. You may have been rushed to the hospital or gone to see your family doctor. But once workers’ compensation started paying your bills, you may have been surprised to learn that you can no longer select your own doctors. Instead, the insurance company gets to choose them for you! While it all seems rather backwards, you do not get to decide who you receive treatment from in a workers’ compensation claim if the insurance company is paying for your care.
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You were hurt on the job. It has caused you much more than your physical pain. You may have been traumatized by the incident, face daily inconveniences, and simply cannot live the life you did before your work injury. You are not entitled to damages for pain and suffering in NC under workers’ compensation laws.
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Recorded Statements in Injury Claims: Do You Have to Comply?
If you’ve filed a Workers’ Compensation or personal injury claim, there’s a good chance an insurance adjuster will ask for a recorded statement. It might sound routine, even harmless.
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It’s almost tax time! Have you received a Workers’ Compensation settlement or a Personal Injury settlement and wondering if these settlements are taxable income? Some of the answers are straightforward while others are not. Keep in mind, we are not tax lawyers or certified public accountants, so you should always run tax questions by the most qualified individuals, like your accountant.
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Were you injured at work, but concerned because you are an undocumented worker? There must be so many questions and concerns going through your mind, and we are fully equipped to handle your concerns and our staff all fully bilingual.
*Can I file for Workers’ Compensation? – Yes.