During these unprecedented times, we recognize that individuals across the communities we serve are dealing with many difficult situations. If you need assistance with your North Carolina workers’ compensation claim, we are here to help. The Bowman Law PLLC team remains fully operational. Our team regularly represents North Carolina workers’ compensation claimants who reside in […]
Comments Off on Coronavirus Pandemic: Hiring a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Remotely Continue Reading...In the context of a workers’ compensation claim, Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) means that your condition is stable and cannot be further improved with additional medical treatment. It does not, necessarily, mean that you have recovered. Can I still get medical treatment after I reach Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)? Despite being at maximum medical improvement, […]
Comments Off on What does Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) mean? Continue Reading...If you have been injured in a work-related accident or have an occupational disease, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The Workers’ Comp Act in North Carolina was passed by the North Carolina Legislature in order to compensate employees who have been hurt at work. It is designed so that if you […]
Comments Off on How Do I Know If I Am Covered By Workers’ Compensation? Continue Reading...If you are injured on the job, you no doubt have many questions about workers’ compensation. Your first question might be “What is workers’ compensation, exactly?” followed by “Do I qualify for workers’ comp?” The answer to these questions will vary from state to state, but here is some general information about North Carolina. Keep […]
Comments Off on Am I Eligible for Workers’ Comp Benefits in North Carolina? Continue Reading...If you have been injured on the job, you may have received a Form 18 and Form 19 in the mail. Understandably, you may wonder what these forms are and how they impact your workers’ compensation claim. All injured workers–with a few exceptions–must complete a Form 18B Claim by Employee, Representative, or Dependent for Benefits […]
Comments Off on I Received a Form 18 and Form 19 in the Mail. What Do I Do? Continue Reading...When you have been awarded workers’ compensation benefits for a “compensable” work injury, you may want to know how much of this exceedingly necessary compensation will be taxed. In general, workers’ compensation benefits are limited in nature, and are at least somewhat lower than your regular, pre-injury earnings would be (the North Carolina Workers’ […]
Comments Off on Are My North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable? Continue Reading...You Are Legally Protected (with a Few Exceptions) If you have been injured at work, you may wonder whether filing a workers’ compensation claim will jeopardize your job. Most people are rightfully concerned about job security. Even though you deserve compensation for your on-the-job-injury, you may be understandably wary of filing a claim if such […]
Comments Off on Can I Be Fired for Filing a North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim? Continue Reading...In an effort to help our clients, and potential clients, stay current and knowledgeable about what’s going on in workers’ compensation law, from time to time we will provide easy to understand summaries of recent workers’ compensation related opinions from the NC Industrial Commission, NC Court of Appeals, and NC Supreme Court. Below we have […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...When initially analyzing your workers’ compensation claim, the first step your attorney will take is to determine whether you are covered by the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. This is the final post in a four-post series discussing who is covered by the Act. The first post described what constitutes an injury by accident or […]
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