If you've suffered an injury while on the job in North Carolina, you may wonder if it’s possible to return to work while still receiving workers' compensation benefits. What does returning to work while on workers’ compensation mean? Returning to work while receiving...
Suffering a workplace injury creates stress and uncertainty. Filing a workers' compensation claim can raise concerns about job security. Many people worry whether filing a claim can lead to termination. Employers cannot legally fire you just for filing, but the...
An independent medical examination (IME) plays an important part in workers' compensation cases. You might wonder why it's needed and what it means for your claim. An IME provides a second medical opinion from a doctor who is not involved in your treatment. Why an...
When teachers dress each morning to go teach their students, they don’t think of themselves emerging into a war zone. But sadly, for some teachers, administrators and other school personnel, the halls, classrooms and schools in general have become just that. Fights...
A repetitive strain injury (RSI) occurs when you repeat the same motion frequently, causing damage to muscles, tendons, or nerves. People who work in jobs that require consistent movements, like typing, lifting, or using machinery, often develop RSIs. If you’ve...
Getting hurt at work doesn't always mean you stop working completely. Sometimes, you return but not in the same way or with the same number of hours. Workers' compensation helps cover the difference when you earn less after your injury. This type of support falls...
One of the most overlooked contributors to on-the-job harm is chronic work-related stress. While stress may seem like an emotional or psychological issue, it can directly lead to physical injuries and health conditions that qualify affected employees for workers’...
Getting hurt on the job is stressful enough without the added confusion of figuring out if your injury qualifies for workers' compensation. In North Carolina, not every workplace incident meets the criteria for a claim. Knowing what situations might leave you without...
As an employee, workers' compensation covers your medical bills and lost wages for any injuries or illness because of your job. This is something all North Carolina employees can count on. But what if your boss classified you as an independent contractor instead? This...
Getting hurt at work can turn your life upside down. Suddenly, daily tasks feel like a struggle. But what happens when your doctor says, “No lifting over 10 pounds,” and your boss expects you back on the assembly line, hauling heavy boxes? Being pressured to return to...