Sometimes a claimant will be questioned by the insurance company lawyer in a deposition. A deposition is a less formal proceeding than a full hearing. In depositions, the insurance company is trying to find out what happened. While the defense lawyer is usually fairly friendly, do not be fooled. The insurance company lawyer or employer lawyer is trying to find some fault in the claimant’s case that can help the defense.
Types of Disability in North Carolina Workers Compensation Cases
Injured workers are entitled to wage loss benefits based on the type of disability they have. Disability is a legal term of art that an experienced North Carolina workers compensation attorney can explain. Worker’s compensation disability determines how long the injured employee gets benefits and what the amount of those benefits are. The correct classification …