If you were injured on the job in North Carolina, workers’ compensation benefits can provide the medical treatment and wage loss benefits you need while you recover. However, understanding how and when workers’ compensation will pay these benefits to you can be confusing, especially if this is your first time using the system. And the…
North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system offers substantial benefits to help you recover after a work-related injury or illness. However, there are also complicated rules governing these benefits and how much compensation you can receive. One crucial concept to know is maximum medical improvement, or MMI, in workers’ comp claims. What Does Maximum Medical Improvement Mean?…
If you were the victim of a car accident that aggravated a pre-existing condition in North Carolina, can you seek compensation? Fortunately, the answer is yes – depending on the circumstances. However, seeking the compensation you need for the worsening of your pre-existing condition can be challenging without solid medical evidence detailing your condition and the…
A serious accident can cause lasting physical, emotional, and psychological pain. It is important that you know how much compensation you can get for pain and suffering. While it’s impossible to put a specific dollar amount on personal harm like pain and suffering, these effects can and should be considered in your claim for compensation….
If you are injured on the job, you may ask, “Will workers’ comp pay for pain and suffering?” Workers’ compensation insurance in North Carolina does not provide compensation to injured workers for pain and suffering. However, workers’ compensation does provide benefits for economic losses related to your work injury, such as medical treatment and a…
A serious injury can have far-reaching consequences, affecting the victim and their family members. A loss of consortium claim allows certain affected family members to seek compensation for the loss of companionship, care, and support they previously received from the injured person. These claims are often filed and heard in North Carolina alongside personal injury…
After filing a workers’ compensation claim for an on-the-job injury in North Carolina, what happens if workers’ comp doesn’t pay? Are injured workers out of luck? Or are there other options available to cover your medical bills and lost wages? If you’re experiencing this situation right now, a North Carolina workers’ comp lawyer can help…
When you receive workers’ compensation benefits in North Carolina, you may undergo a functional capacity evaluation during your claim. An FCE helps your care team assess your ability to return to employment and any permanent restrictions after a workplace accident. FCEs can affect workers’ comp claims by determining when and in what capacity you can…
The Raleigh law firm is offering a scholarship for North Carolina students. Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A., is pleased to announce its 2025 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. Applicants must write a 400–600-word…
