North Carolina Workers' Compensation News
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How will I get paid when on disability
How is Workers’ Compensation Calculated? What is a Weekly Wage? How will I get paid when on disability ?
Calculating lost wages can be a complicated, sometimes confusing process. The key is to focus on true wages, earnings, and proper application of the established formulas – Kevin Jones
What do I do if my employer refuses to make a claim
What do I do if my employer refuses to make a claim ? Can I make a Workers’ Compensation Claim? Who files for Comp?
You have the right and the ability to file the claim without having to go through your employer – Kevin Jones
What happens if my employer does not have insurance?
Am I protected? What happens if my employer does not have insurance? Who is Responsible?
Even if they don’t have Workers’ Comp Insurance, the employer may be personally responsible to pay Workers’ Comp benefits – Kevin Jones
What are my legal options if I was hurt at work?
Can I sue? What is Workers’ Compensation? What are my legal options if I was hurt at work?
The short answer is that you cannot sue your employer for negligence if they’re subject to the Workers Comp Act in North Carolina – Kevin Jones
Can my employer force me to see their doctor?
Can I see my own doctor? Who gets to chose my doctor? Can my employer force me to see their doctor?
You will hear from their lawyers that they have the right to direct medical care. To a degree they do, but it is not unlimited – Kevin Jones
What is light duty at work?
What are my rights? Who decides job requirements? What is light duty at work?
- Can my employer force me to do a “made up” job?
Can I apply for Social Security Disability?
What is Long Term Disability? How is Different from Short Term Disability? Can I Apply for Social Security Disability?
There is no definite answer in all cases. It is a case-by- case basis where I would advise someone on what to do in a particular situation – Kevin Jones
Is It Legal for Them to Fire Me?
Should I File a Claim for a Workplace Injury? How Does Workers Comp Work? Is It Legal for Them to Fire Me?
You really need to make an informed decision about what’s in your best interest overall – Kevin Jones