It is important to understand your rights if you have been injured at work. One of those rights is the right to receive medical treatment. To get the treatment you need and preserve your rights to workers’ compensation benefits, you need to understand how the process works. If you have […]
Birth Injuries: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions
Facing a possible birth injury can be overwhelming. To help you find a way forward, we have compiled some of our clients’ most common questions they have when they first sit down with us. Whatever questions you have, a birth injury lawyer can provide answers at a free consultation. […]
Four Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Durham, Raleigh, and Wilmington are three of North Carolina’s largest cities and are home to approximately one million North Carolinians. As a result, there is a significant amount of truck traffic in, out, and around these cities, shipping and delivering goods to residents and businesses alike. Truck accidents are not […]
Common Delay Tactics for Workers’ Comp Claims
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance benefit for workers who are unable to work due to an employment-related injury or illness. Because you do not need to prove that your injury or illness was caused by your employer or anyone else, your benefits should be paid promptly when you need […]
The Average Knee Injury Settlement in North Carolina
On-the-job knee injuries are one of the most common work-related injuries, especially for those who spend most of their work hours on their feet. That said, anyone who injures their knee at work may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Whether you are an office worker or work in construction, […]
The Future of Workers’ Compensation Laws in North Carolina: Trends and Changes
Workers’ compensation touches every industry and workplace in both the private and public sectors. Unfortunately, workers’ compensation law tends to lag behind the changes that occur in the industries it covers. At Martin & Jones, we help our clients by staying abreast of legal developments and by anticipating changes that […]
Maximizing Workers’ Compensation Benefits in North Carolina
If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can cover your lost income and your medical expenses, helping you make a full recovery and meet your financial obligations in the meantime. Even if your workers’ comp claim is approved, however, there […]
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Workers’ Compensation Claims in NC
In every type of legal claim, the law sets a deadline by which claims must be pursued. Referred to as the statute of limitations, the purpose of this deadline is to protect parties from having to defend themselves against claims where evidence may no longer be available. For claimants, understanding […]
Workplace Safety and Injury Prevention: Employer Responsibilities in NC
In the daily bustle of our jobs, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that employers have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of their workers. Of course, this does not mean that they must do anything and everything to prevent every possible injury. Instead, they must […]
The Role of Independent Medical Examinations in NC Workers’ Compensation
When you get injured on the job, you will need to be treated by doctors who are approved by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company. On the one hand, it is only fair that the insurance company wants to make sure that disability determinations are being made by medical professionals […]
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