To review a possible medical malpractice case or nursing home injury or neglect case at Duncan Law we must have the injured person’s medical records reviewed by an expert witness. These are usually an expert nurse and/or a physician. For a medical expert to give a thorough review of your case it is important they … Read more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlzGf0LXtck . Unfortunately, there are times when a trusted doctor makes a mistake that causes serious or irreversible harm to a patient. If you or a loved one have been injured by a doctor or medical facility, you may be considering hiring a lawyer to file a lawsuit against your doctor so that others will … Read more
The timeline for resolving a medical malpractice case against a doctor will vary from a year to several years with the average case taking approximately two years. Why the variation? Each case is unique. There are several factors that impact the timeline in a case. Were there several doctors or healthcare providers involved in the … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR_S5rlmais&feature=youtu.be Your employer must attempt to find alternate work for you if you are injured on the job. In the event your injury is to an extent you cannot perform a job position offered by your employer, you are usually sent home with restrictions and you will receive a weekly workers’ compensation benefit check from … Read more
The short answer is no, an independent contractor is not covered by Workers’ Compensation laws in North Carolina. However, the answer really depends on the situation. If the independent contractor is: performing the functions of an employee, taking guidance and direction from the employer, has his or her hours set by the employer, working for … Read more
In short, it depends. According to North Carolina General Statute §§ 97-2(1), 97-2(3), 97-93 an employer must carry workers’ compensation insurance if: Three or more employees regularly employed in the same business or establishment, or One or more employees employed in activities which involve the use or presence of radiation, or If providing agriculture or domestic services, 10 … Read more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usrhdp2vVLI . Workers’s compensation benefits are determined by a variety of factors. One of the first questions is whether the injured worker is able to return to their job? When a worker is injured on the job they are sent to a physician to determine the extent of their injury. The physician may allow the … Read more
The first question to ask is whether your employer falls under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Generally speaking, an employer with three or more employees is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. As a result, if your employer has only two employees, they are most likely not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance and any injury … Read more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkwGj8mRJAg Returning to work after suffering an injury at work can be a risky move. If your claim says that you are completely unable to work and then you return to work while you are still able to receive workers compensation benefits, then your employer no longer has to continue paying your workers compensation benefits. … Read more
Most attorneys’ fees in a workers’ compensation case are based upon a contingency fee arrangement between the attorney and the injured worker. A contingency fee arrangement is when an attorney agrees to provide legal services to the injured person and is usually only paid in the event the injured worker is successful in their case.
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