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Independent Contractors and Worker’s Compensation in North Carolina and Virginia

As a general rule, a worker must be an employee in order to qualify for work injury benefits in either North Carolina or Virginia. Workers who are independent contractors are not eligible for either lost pay benefits or for medical bills through worker’s compensation. This means that any worker who wants to receive workers’ compensation …

What is Light Duty Work in North Carolina and Virginia Workers’ Compensation Cases?

Light duty work is a legal term of art that you should review with your North Carolina or Virginia workers’ compensation lawyer. “Light Duty” typically means that your authorized treating doctor has released you to some kind of work with physical restrictions, but not your usual job. An example might be “no lifting over 10 …

What Types of Doctors are Involved in Workers Compensation Cases?

Employees can be treated by many different types of doctors depending on how the accident occurred and they type of injuries suffered. Many workers need to see multiple doctors during the course of their recovery process. Some of the doctors who treat injured workers are: Emergency room physician. When an accident occurs, most employees are …

A Few Exceptions to Standard North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Issues

Many workers work a 40-hour shift at just one location. Most get a paycheck based on their hours of work. There are many exceptions though that an experienced work injury lawyer can help you with. Attorney Joe Miller, Esq. has been helping North Carolina employees for over 25 years. He’s handled almost every type of …

Restaurant Workers and N.C. Workers’ Compensation

Restaurant workers often suffer work-related injuries for a variety of reasons. Many service establishments are understaffed The work hours are irregular causing many workers to be tired. There’s constant commotion between the dining center and the kitchen. The quarters are typically quite tight. For many cooks and servers, getting hurt is almost a prerequisite for …

Vision Loss in North Carolina Workers Compensation

Some work injuries are much worse than others. Many injuries such as broken bones do heal over time. Some injuries may slow the worker down but don’t prevent the worker from working entirely. Unfortunately, there are some workplace injuries that tragically alter an employee’s life forever. Loss of vision is one of those catastrophic injuries. …

Heavy Lifting and North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claims

Lifting heavy objects is one of the principal causes of shoulder, back and spine pain. For most every job in construction, manufacturing, warehouse work, agriculture labor, the trucking industry, or any manual labor job – heavy lifting is part of the job requirement. Lifting can include boxes, inventory, materials, equipment, furniture, and any item that …

Why Scissor or Aerial Lifts Can Lead to a North Carolina Workers Compensation Claim

Scissor lifts allow workers to do their job high above the ground through the use of scaffolding that is motorized. Scissor lifts are used in construction, manufacturing, and even the entertainment industry. They are most commonly used in warehouses. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has, however, issued warnings about the dangers of scissor …

Strong Representation for Virginia and North Carolina Truck Drivers Hurt on the Job

Driving a truck exposes the driver to the possibility of many different accidents and different injuries. Some of the accidents can be caused when driving. Other accidents may happen when the truck driver is loading or unloading the inventory and cargo. The reason for the accident isn’t a factor in North Carolina or Virginia workers’ compensation matters. If the truck driver was an employee, the accident happened while he/she was working for the employer and the resulting injuries prevent the driver from working – then the driver of the truck should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.

FAQs about North Carolina Mediation

What are the settlement rates at North Carolina Industrial Commission mediation conferences? Settlement rates at IC mediation conferences have historically been at or above 70%. Does the Commission order all workers’ compensation cases to mediation? Under the automatic referral procedures commenced during the 1996-97 fiscal year, whenever a party files a request for hearing in …