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If you have been injured by an accident at work, you will find it is in your best interest to meet with an attorney as soon as possible to be sure your rights are being protected. When you meet with an attorney, you will likely find that one of the first questions they ask you … Read more
When you are injured on the job and are seeking compensation through the workers’ compensation laws, you must have a disability rating in order to do so. In order to receive on going benefits, one must prove they have become permanently disabled as a result of the injury. However, a disability does not always mean … Read more
The task of fighting for, being approved and actually receiving your workers’ compensation settlement is daunting enough, but what are you to do when you file taxes? Do you pay taxes on the settlements? Should you be setting money aside to cover that?
Circling a Date on CalendarThe answer to your question is no. Workers’ compensation settlements are fully tax-exempt if paid under the Workers’ Compensation Act; according to Publication 907, “Workers’ Compensation for an occupational sickness or injury if paid under a Workers’ Compensation act or similar law” is exempt.
If you filed for bankruptcy and someone wants to ask you questions under oath, you may feel worried. You might wonder if you did something wrong. You might wonder what they want to know. This is often called a Rule 2004 examination. It sounds scary, but it does not have to be. This article explains … Read more
Temporary total disability is a legal term, also known as “TTD”, and is a disability rating assigned in a North Carolina workers compensation case. Temporary total disability (TTD) is assigned when a worker is injured on the job and cannot work for a “temporary” or short term time period. This short time period can be … Read more
Rental properties can be a great source of income until a renter moves without notice or fails to pay or that rental income starts to be used for your personal household expenses. As situations arise, many people are finding it necessary to file bankruptcy and surrender the extra properties and the mortgages that come along … Read more
In this age of information it can be tough to discern which tasks we are capable of handling ourselves and which tasks we should leave to the professionals. As bankruptcy lawyers we have clients who contact us on a regular basis and ask if they should hire a credit repair company to rebuild their credit. … Read more
Losing Your Job Is Stressful. Unemployment Benefits Can Help. Losing a job can shake your whole world. The bills do not stop coming just because your paycheck did. If you were laid off or let go through no fault of your own, you may qualify for unemployment benefits in North Carolina. These benefits can give … Read more
Yes, a claimant may fill out a Form 25T and request to be reimbursed for travel expenses and mileage incurred due to medical treatment visits. However, not every trip will be reimbursed. In order to collect on mileage, the trip for the medical treatment must be more than 20 miles roundtrip. Moreover, special consideration for … Read more
You can get a second opinion on an injury that occurred while at work. When you are injured at work, the initial doctor that you see must be approved by the employer themselves or their workers compensation insurance agency. They will typically tell you to go to a physician who is under their workers’ compensation … Read more
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