When you receive your workers’ compensation benefits, you have been evaluated by a doctor as to what limitations you may have when you go back to work. Let’s say that you have hurt your arm, and the doctor limits you to “light duty” work, and perhaps sets a limit to the weight that you can … Read more
The answer is maybe! When an employer, or especially their workers’ compensation insurance company, wants to take a recorded statement from you, they are not trying to help you. They will probably try to use the statement against you in the future. Most of the time they are gathering ammunition to use against you in … Read more
To have vocational rehabilitation services provided, the insurance company must agree to provide the job training or appropriate rehabilitation. If they do not agree to provide these services then the injured worker, usually through their attorney, can request the Industrial Commission require the insurance company to pay for these services. At this point, a rehabilitation … Read more
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.
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
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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