Category: Workers’ Compensation

TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.  A TENS machine is a device that uses mild electrical currents to stimulate nerves, generally used to reduce pain. A TENS machine is non-invasive because the electrodes are placed on the surface of the skin only. The TENS unit is often used to help reduce pain, especially pain in … Read more

North Carolina Industrial Commission Form MSC8 is a mediated or compromised settlement agreement. This mediated settlement agreement sets forth the terms of the settlement agreement in a workers’ compensation case in North Carolina. The agreement stipulates certain agreed upon facts of the case which may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: 1) … Read more

Form EC 100 of the North Carolina industrial commission is a form requesting compensation to persons erroneously convicted of felonies. Normally, the North Carolina Industrial Commission has jurisdiction regarding workers who are injured on the job.  However, in 1997 the North Carolina General Assembly charged the North Carolina Industrial Commission with the administration of compensation … 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

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 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