If you have been approved for weekly workers' compensation checks, you should be aware that most workers' compensation insurance companies want to get you off of weekly benefits as soon as possible. Once you are on benefits, the WC insurance company will (in many situations) file a Form 24 (Application to terminate or suspend payment [...]
If you have been injured at work and are attempting to attain NC Workers' Compensation benefits, you will have to file at least one and become familiar with several of the below forms. This post discusses the eight most commonly used NC Workers' Comp forms and when to use them. The Bishop Law Firm represents [...]
COVID has altered our lives to the point that they are almost unrecognizable. Masks, social distancing, daily temperature checks and waiting lists for the vaccine are all a normal part of our everyday lives. In addition, we must recognize and appreciate those who are putting their lives on the line to help fight the pandemic [...]
NC Workers' Compensation cases can be complicated. Understanding who has a claim and what an injured worker is entitled to can be difficult. This article attempts to address misconceptions about NC Workers' Compensation. The Bishop Law Firm represents injured workers in Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas. Call us today for a free case review, (919) [...]
Are undocumented workers entitled to the same benefits as any other NC injured worker? Have you been hurt at work and want to know your rights? Has your employer told you that due to your status you cannot file for workers’ compensation benefits? This post attempts to answer questions regarding undocumented workers and NC Workers' [...]
This post focuses on manufacturing injures and NC Workers' Compensation. The Bishop Law Firm represents injured manufacturing workers in NC and we do not get paid unless you win. Call us today for a free case review, (919) 615-3095. Manufacturing Injuries The manufacturing industry is the third largest employment area in North Carolina and an [...]
This post discusses construction injuries and NC Workers’ Compensation. If you or someone you care for has been injured while working construction, read on. The construction industry makes up a significant part of the job market in North Carolina. In 2018, there were 220,972 jobs in the construction sector state wide, making up 5% of [...]
The health care industry is the fastest growing employment area in North Carolina. In 2018, 14% of all jobs in the state were in the health care sector, totaling 619,217 jobs. The elderly population in the state was 16% in 2018 and is expected to be 19% by 2028. The demand for health care workers [...]
This post discusses Silicosis, Engineered Stone, and NC Workers’ Compensation. If you or someone you care for has been diagnosed with Silicosis in NC after working with engineered stone, read on. Silicosis and engineered stone have an increasing connection to each other. A recent NPR article into the dangers of silicosis and engineered stone points [...]
This blog post addresses occupational disease and North Carolina Workers' Compensation. The Bishop Law Firm represents injured employees in North Carolina and we do not get paid unless you win. Call us today for a free case review, (919) 615-3095. NC Workers' Compensation Law Employees in North Carolina who have been injured during a workplace [...]
