Category: Workers’ Compensation
Form 18 Workers’ Comp in NC: What It Is and How to File It Correctly
The short answer: Form 18 is the official form filed with the North Carolina Industrial Commission to open a workers’ …
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Can You Reopen a Workers’ Comp Claim in North Carolina?
The short answer: Sometimes, and it depends entirely on how your claim ended. If your claim closed simply because your …
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Heat Illness & Heat Stroke Workers’ Comp for NC Outdoor Workers
The short answer: If you got sick from heat while working outdoors in North Carolina, you may be able to …
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Third-Party Claims After a Workplace Injury in NC: When You Can Sue Beyond Workers’ Comp
The short answer: In North Carolina, you usually cannot sue your employer for a work injury because workers’ comp is …
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Occupational Hearing Loss Workers’ Comp Claims in NC
The short answer: If years of loud work have damaged your hearing, North Carolina workers’ compensation may cover it as …
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Workers’ Comp and Pre-Existing Conditions in NC: Can They Deny Your Claim If You Were Already Injured?
The short answer: No, a pre-existing condition doesn’t automatically disqualify you from North Carolina workers’ compensation. NC law covers a …
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Home Health Care and Workers’ Comp in NC: Can You Get Paid for At-Home Care?
The short answer: Yes. North Carolina workers’ compensation can pay for home health care, including attendant care and in-home nursing, …
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The Workers’ Comp Nurse Case Manager: Who They Work For (It’s Not You)
A friendly workers’ comp nurse case manager has appeared in your file, offering to “help coordinate your care” as you …
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The Independent Medical Examination (IME) in NC Workers’ Comp: What the Insurance Company Doesn’t Tell You
You are hurt on the job. You’re going to your appointments, following your doctor’s orders, and trying to heal. Then …
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