Are you thinking about taking a trip while recovering from a workplace injury? You may wonder, “Are you allowed to travel while on workers’ compensation?” Even a short vacation could raise questions if it interferes with your treatment or vocational rehabilitation (job search) or appears inconsistent with your medical restrictions…
Has your employer told you there’s no job available that matches your work restrictions after an occupational injury? What if your work restrictions are ignored by your employer? Those decisions on the part of the employer affect your workers’ compensation claim. Your entitlement to ongoing medical treatment should not change,…
The Raleigh law firm is offering a scholarship for North Carolina students Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A. is pleased to announce its 2026 scholarship contest for high school students in North Carolina looking to further their education. The first-place award is $2,000, while the second-place winner will receive $1,000. …
Los accidentes automovilísticos son experiencias traumáticas. Las consecuencias de un accidente grave pueden resultar abrumadoras. Si usted estuvo involucrado en un choque y no llevaba puesto el cinturón de seguridad, es posible que tenga muchas dudas. Tal vez se pregunte: “¿No usar el cinturón de seguridad afecta un reclamo de…
Car accidents are traumatic experiences. The aftermath of a serious accident can be overwhelming. You may have questions if you were in a crash and weren’t wearing a seatbelt. You may ask, “Does not wearing a seatbelt affect an insurance claim?” Insurance companies scrutinize every detail of a motor vehicle…
Many people assume that when a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, the driver is always to blame. But can a pedestrian be at fault for a car accident? Yes, under certain conditions, an injured pedestrian can be legally responsible for injuries to others in a car accident. Can a…
Workers’ compensation insurance coverage provides paid medical treatment and other benefits to employees who sustain job-related injuries or illnesses. However, employers sometimes dispute valid workplace injury claims. An employer and their workers’ compensation insurance carrier might argue that you had a pre-existing condition and weren’t hurt at work, or that…
El seguro de compensación laboral proporciona tratamiento médico pagado y otros beneficios a los empleados que sufren lesiones o enfermedades relacionadas con el trabajo. Sin embargo, en ocasiones los empleadores disputan reclamos válidos por lesiones laborales. Un empleador y su aseguradora de compensación laboral podrían argumentar que usted tenía una…
When you’ve suffered an injury on the job and your workers’ compensation claim has been denied or disputed, the next step may be a hearing before the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC). You may feel intimidated by the prospect of attending your hearing and testifying. However, with preparation, support, and…
Si ha sufrido una lesión laboral y su reclamo de compensación laboral ha sido denegado o impugnado, el siguiente paso podría ser una audiencia ante la Comisión Industrial de Carolina del Norte (NCIC). Quizás se sienta intimidado ante la idea de asistir a la audiencia y testificar. Sin embargo, con…
