The amount of wage benefits injured workers receive is based on the following calculation/formula: 2/3rds (.66667) of your average weekly wage (AWW) times the number of weeks you’re entitled to benefits. The AWW is determined in one of the four following ways: If you worked at your job for over a year, then your AWW …
Many employers will argue that emotional injuries are insignificant or even frivolous. Accident victims should understand that they DO have the right to seek compensation if they need to see psychiatrist, psychologist, or any type of mental health counselor. It is easier to be approved for emotional distress wages and medical care, but not essential, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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