Workers’ Compensation
The Top 4 Workers’ Compensation Questions Answered
Each day, employees are in danger of being impacted by variety of workplace accidents. No worker is immune from a workplace injury – whether it is in an industrial, office or retail setting. Workers dealing with the workers’ compensation system are often overwhelmed by the complexities of the process. Workers often have many questions about how…
Read MoreThe Top 4 Questions People Have About Workers’ Compensation
When a work-related injury occurs and disrupts your daily life and routine, you may find yourself in an overwhelmed state of mind. Suddenly, you are facing potential lost income, days or weeks away from your job, doctor appointments, medical claims, and piles of paperwork. Workers’ compensation, while designed to protect employees, can often be an…
Read More3 of the Most Common Workers Compensation Claims
When you are injured at work, you may feel overwhelmed or confused about your next steps. It’s likely you haven’t faced this type of situation before and that can lead to additional stress. Further complicating matters is the fact that workers compensation claims can vary widely in severity and complexity, meaning there are rarely cut…
Read MoreThe insurance company offered me a workers’ compensation settlement after I got hurt. Should I accept it?
It is important to talk with an experienced employment law attorney before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance company. The insurance company had a team of lawyers draft that settlement agreement so that it favors your employer. It is prudent to have your own lawyer, who is looking out for your interests, to review…
Read MoreI got injured at work and don’t know what to do next. Can you help?
When someone is injured at work, it can be overwhelming for the injured victim. Not only are you worried about your health and wellbeing, but you are also thrown into financial uncertainty as you look for compensation for the injury. Fortunately, you do not have to go through this alone. The law offices of SeiferFlatow…
Read MoreI need legal help for an employment law issue but I don’t want to sue my employer. What are my options?
If you’ve been hurt at work, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. You don’t have to sue your employer to get payment for your medical bills and other expenses. In most cases, your employer will have workers’ compensation insurance to cover the expense of work-related injuries. You don’t need to worry about your job, either.…
Read MoreWhat is a disability rating?
You were injured at work. You went through all the medical treatments you need, but you will never fully recover. How will you be compensated for your permanent injuries? The answer depends on your disability rating, also called an “injury rating.” When do I get a disability rating? Workers’ compensation laws ensure that you get…
Read MoreWhat compensation are injured employees entitled to under North Carolina workers’ compensation law?
If you get hurt on the job in North Carolina, you’re not just left out in the cold. Workers’ compensation laws make sure you get the medical care you need. These laws also entitle you to compensation for the wages you would have earned were you not injured and out of work. Am I entitled…
Read MoreMy employer wants me to return to work but my doctor has given me restrictions. What should I do?
Your job is important. When you get hurt and can’t work, your employer wants you to return and fill that position as soon as possible. Your doctor wants you to rest and recover from your injuries. Can your employer override your doctor’s opinion? Consider Your Health First Legal considerations aside, your health is your number…
Read MoreCan I be terminated for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
You’ve been hurt on the job and now you can’t work. You know that workers’ compensation will cover your medical benefits and lost wages while you recover. You want to file a claim, but you’re worried about wrongful termination claim. Can they fire you for filing a workers’ compensation claim? What is workers’ compensation? First,…
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