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As many of you know, we are a family run law firm. Over the past 12 weeks we have missed Melissa Duncan as she stayed home with her and Damon’s first child, Brooks. Although we know it’s going to be tough to be away from Brooks, we are excited to have you back in the … Read more
Form 18B is titled Claim by Employee, Representative or Dependent for Benefits for Lung Disease. This form is to be filled if an employee has been diagnosed with lung disease that was caused by employment and wants benefits for it. In this case, lung disease includes asbestosis, silicosis and byssinosis. They must include the date … Read more
Form 26I is titled Medical Provider Dispute Resolution Questionnaire. This form is to be filled out by both the medical provider and the employer/insurance carrier. This form is what the medical provider fills out so they can be paid for the services provided in a worker’s compensation case. They must attach a list of services … Read more
North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) Form 60 is the Employer’s Admission of Employee’s Right to Compensation. This form is completed by the employer in order to specify the injuries that they are assuming responsibility for and the amount of compensation that they agree to pay. In the form, the employer will detail the date of … Read more
North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) Form 44 is the Application for Review. This form must be completed by either a defendant or plaintiff who wishes to appeal a decision by the Deputy Commissioner of the NCIC. The first step for the appellant should be to send a letter of intent to appeal to the NCIC. … Read more
North Carolina Industrial Commission Form 36 is a Subpoena for Witness. The document is addressed to the sheriff of the applicable county. The form details the name of the individual being summoned to appear in front of the North Carolina Industrial Commission and the date, time and location of the witness’ scheduled appearance. The subpoena … Read more
North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) Form 33 is the Request That Claim Be Assigned for Hearing. This form is used when the two parties, the injured employee and the employer/insurance company, cannot come to an agreement on compensation for the injuries the employee sustained and require a formal hearing. A copy of the form must … Read more
North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) Form 29 is the Supplemental Report for Fatal Accidents. This form must be completed in any case where an injury or occupational disease results in the death of an employee. The employer must submit this form in conjunction with Form 19, Employer’s Report of Employee’s Injury or Occupational Disease to … Read more
Form 25C is a document prescribed under North Carolina Workers’ Compensation laws. Form 25C is signed by the injured employee and gives medical providers authorization to release the employee’s medical records relating to the injury sustained in a workers’ compensation accident to a rehabilitation professional. The employer or insurance company may hire a rehabilitation professional … Read more
A Functional Capacity Evaluation (also called a FCE) is a test performed by a physician or other health care professional to determine an injured worker’s ability to perform a job and to determine their limitations after having been injured on the job. Healthcare professionals perform this standardized test to determine the worker’s functional impairment, assess the success of treatment, and to determine their ability to perform at a job in the present or future. However, completing a FCE without being represented by an attorney may put you and your case in a difficult situation.
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