Practical guidance on Chapter 7, Chapter 13, foreclosure defense, and debt relief for North Carolina families.
Once you have received the doctor’s permission to do so, you can attempt a trial return to work (for no longer than a nine month period). What happens if you, on your trial return to work, realize your work related injury is still not allowing you to complete your job? If your trial return is … Read more
Workers’ compensation payments are normally paid out on a weekly basis. Occasionally life throws us curveballs (family illness, loss of a spouse’s job, house or vehicle problems) and we need more than the weekly benefit that you are regularly receiving. So when that happens, can you get a lump sum payment for your workers’ compensation … Read more
When an employee files a Workers’ Compensation claim, there is a chance the claim can be denied. If it is denied, the employee or their medical provider can request a hearing with the Industrial Commission. To do this, they must fill out and submit either a Form 33 (Request that Claim Be Assigned for Hearing) … Read more
Many times during a Chapter 13 bankruptcy the debtor will need to purchase a new vehicle. A Chapter 13 is usually between three to five years in length. During this time, it is common for a vehicle to begin having mechanical problems and sometimes need to be replaced with another, newer, vehicle. Should you need … Read more
North Carolina Industrial Commission Form 63 is the Notice to Employee of Payment of Compensation Without Prejudice or Payment of Medical Benefits Only Without Prejudice. This form is submitted to the NCIC when an employer provides payments and/or medical benefits to an employee. By filing this form, the receipt of payment or medical benefits from … Read more
North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) Form 62 is the Notice of Reinstatement or Modification of Compensation. If under any circumstances the payment of total or partial disability benefits have been suspended this form must be completed and submitted to the NCIC. A copy must also be provided to the employee and his or her attorney … Read more
Form 25N is a form used by the North Carolina Industrial Commission regarding the assignment of a Rehabilitation Professional. This is usually a registered nurse, who must be qualified according to North Carolina Industrial Commission Rehabilitation Rules. Once the Rehabilitation Professional has been assigned pursuant to Rule 25N, the Rehabilitation Professional becomes a type of … Read more
Form 30 is an Agreement for Compensation for Death. This form is used when an employee passes away because of an accident at work and his or her dependents or next of kin are petitioning for compensation for the deceased. Each dependent or next of kin, the plaintiff’s attorney, employer and insurance carrier or administrator … Read more
Form 25C is a form under North Carolina workers compensation laws. Form 25C is a form used for authorization for a rehabilitation professional to obtain medical records for current medical treatment resulting from an injury by accident for a North Carolina injured worker. The employer or insurance company may hire a rehabilitation professional to monitor an … Read more
North Carolina Industrial Commission Form 61 is the Denial of Workers’ Compensation Claim. If the employer finds reason to deny the employee’s workers’ compensation claim, this form must be submitted to the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) as well as providing copies to the employee, the employee’s attorney (if applicable) and any healthcare providers that … Read more
We answer calls 24 hours a day. A free phone consultation takes 20–30 minutes and leaves you with a clear picture of your options — no obligation whatsoever.
