When you’re injured on the job, naturally, you need to report the incident to your boss and file a workers’ compensation claim. How, though, do you obtain the medical treatment you need? In North Carolina, employers control your choices You probably have your own...
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What are “injury ratings” in the North Carolina workers’ compensation system?
After your workplace injury, it didn’t take long before you started hearing something about an injury rating system. Maybe the doctor you were assigned mentioned it or the insurance company’s adjuster called and asked if you were willing to settle your claim based on...
Working outdoors during the winter months is dangerous
Depending on your profession, you may find yourself working outdoors during the cold winter months. While it’s part of your job and you may be used to it, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s dangerous. For example, if you remain outdoors for too long, exposure to...
Can you reopen a workers’ comp claim in North Carolina?
Those who have spent some time working through the workers’ compensation system understand the importance of following the rules. For instance, you must comply with all orders your doctor provides. Failure to do so could have a negative effect on your ability to...
Do you need workers’ compensation if you have health insurance?
If you work in a blue-collar job, like a factory setting, you probably already know that you can get workers' compensation benefits if you get hurt on the job. However, you might think you don't need to make a claim for those benefits. It's even possible that your...
Use extreme caution when working on a ladder
If your profession calls for you to use a ladder, it’s imperative that you use extreme caution at all times. Even if you have many years of using a ladder without incident, you never know when you could run into trouble on the job site. Here’s what it means to use...
Common mistakes after a workplace accident
It doesn’t matter where you work, from an office setting to a warehouse to a construction site, there’s always a chance you could suffer an injury on the job. Should that happens, it’s critical to turn your immediate treatment to your receiving medical care. It’s easy...
How to avoid your worker’s compensation claim being denied
Insurance companies do not like paying out money. If you have a workplace accident, even if you are sure you are entitled to workers’ compensation, you cannot be sure you will receive the payout due to you. Here are some reasons insurance companies use to deny claims...
When you can receive disability benefits through workers’ comp?
If you get hurt on the job or develop an occupational injury, you may find yourself in a situation where you can't keep working. Depending on the severity of the injury, you could be out of work for a week, month or even many years. You and your family members will...
Understand the “Fatal 4” to prevent accidents
A safe workplace is important for all workers, including those in the construction industry. Construction companies need to work to providing protocol and safety equipment that help reduce the risk of four specific hazards that are so dangerous that the Occupational...
