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Damon Duncan Named to Business North Carolina's "Legal Elite" and "Young Guns" Lists
We would like to congratulate Damon Duncan on being recently named to Business North Carolina’s “Legal Elite” and “Young Guns” lists. Of all of the lawyers in North Carolina only 3% of those were selected by their peers (other attorneys) as “Legal Elite.” Specifically, Damon received the honor for his bankruptcy practice. By being elected … Read more
What If I Need A New Car While I Am In A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
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
What is Form 25C Under North Carolina Worker’s Compensation Law?
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
Welcome Back Melissa Duncan!
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
What is Form 26I In A Worker’s Compensation Case in North Carolina?
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
What is Form 33 in Workers’ Compensation?
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
What is Form 29 in Workers’ Compensation?
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
What is Form 25C Under North Carolina Worker’s Compensation Law?
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
What is a Functional Capacity Evaluation In A North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Case?
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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