What can I do if my workers’ comp case was denied and my medical bills are piling up?

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.

If you think you’re being watched, you probably are!

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.

I’m receiving weekly checks in my workers’ comp case, so do I really need an attorney?

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.

Be careful! You could be messing up your workers’ comp case!

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.

5 Things to remember when making a workers’ compensation claim

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.

Important Workers’ Compensation terms to remember

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.

Choosing the right workers’ compensation attorney

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.

What disabilities can result from brain injuries?

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.

Are prosthetics for work-related amputation covered by workers’ compensation?

When he was a teenager, Rahm Emanuel had an accident with a slicer while working at Arby’s. Instead of seeing a doctor immediately, he went to prom and swam in Lake Michigan afterwards. His finger then became infected, and he lost most of his middle finger.

Does workers’ compensation cover traumatic brain injury?

If you have a brain injury, you’re not alone. More than five million people in the United States have it, according to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). It’s also more common than you think since it affects someone every nine seconds.