Today, we follow up on our last post, North Carolina’s Most Dangerous Jobs, with a more somber subject: Death Benefits in NC Workers’ Compensation. The death of a loved one is always a painful matter but this pain can be devastating when your loved one was taken from you while simply trying to make a [...]
This post discusses NC's most dangerous jobs. The Bishop Law Firm represents injured workers in Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas. Unfortunately, we see workers injured in unsafe environments frequently. If you or someone you care for has been injured or died while working, filing a NC Worker's Compensation claim should be explored. The NC Workers' [...]
This post discusses ACL tears and physical therapy under NC Worker's Compensation. ACL tears are a frequent injury in NC workers’ compensation cases and often require extensive physical therapy treatment. In 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers hurt their knees 76,130 times. ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament and serves to stabilize [...]
Have you or someone you know been hurt at work? You may be wondering if, and when, you should hire a NC Workers’ Compensation lawyer. Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina is defined by state law and you are only entitled to the benefits the law allows. The decision to hire a NC Workers’ Compensation lawyer [...]
This post discusses Disability Ratings in NC Workers' Compensation cases. A rating is an integral part of any settlement discussion in workers' compensation, but what is it? Who makes this rating and when does it happen? What is a NC Workers' Comp Disability Rating? Your disability rating is a percentage loss in functionality of the [...]
This post discusses Back injuries and NC Workers’ Compensation. Unfortunately for workers, back injuries are the third most frequent part of the body injured at work. In 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers hurt their backs 148,780 times. This equates to 407 workers injuring their back every day in the United States. [...]
This post discusses five tips on how to prepare for your workers’ compensation hearing. Hearings are a key part of a denied NC workers’ compensation case. The Bishop Law Firm represents workers' compensation clients in Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas. Call us today for a free case evaluation, (919) 615-3095. The point of a workers’ [...]
NC Workers’ Compensation Hearings are needed when a dispute arises between an employer and employee. If you have been denied for workers compensation by your employer or if your employer is refusing to pay for needed medical treatment, read on. All claims for workers’ compensation benefits in the state are supervised by the North Carolina [...]
What are NC Workers' Compensation Depositions and why do we have them? If you are scheduled to be deposed or if depositions are scheduled in your NC Workers' Compensation case, read on. In contested NC Workers' Compensation cases, a case may have to proceed to hearing in front of a Deputy Commissioner with the North [...]
If you are wondering if you have a NC Worker's Compensation vs. Personal Injury claim read on for the differences between the two. The Bishop Law Firm represents workers compensation and personal injury clients in North Carolina and we offer free case evaluations, (919) 615-3095. NC Worker's Compensation Benefits NC Worker’s Compensation benefits are available [...]
