Si presentó un reclamo de compensación laboral después de lesionarse en el trabajo, es posible que reciba una carta del ajustador solicitándole que asista a un examen médico independiente (IME, por sus siglas en inglés). Probablemente se esté preguntando: “¿Qué es un IME en la compensación laboral?”. La solicitud para…
If you filed a workers’ compensation claim after getting hurt on the job, you may receive a letter from the adjuster asking you to attend an independent medical examination (IME). You’re probably asking, “What is an IME in workers’ comp?” The request to attend an examination can feel confusing and…
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,…
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…
When you get injured on the job in North Carolina, you can file a workers’ compensation claim to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. However, not all workers’ comp claims proceed smoothly. Your employer’s insurance company might dispute your injuries or deny your claim. A workers’ compensation trial (or…
Cuando sufre una lesión en el trabajo en Carolina del Norte, puede presentar un reclamo de compensación laboral para cubrir sus gastos médicos y la pérdida de salarios. Sin embargo, no todos los reclamos de compensación laboral se tramitan sin problemas. La aseguradora de su empleador podría disputar sus lesiones…
Employees who are injured on the job in North Carolina may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits until they are released from medical treatment and return to work. However, some employers and their insurance administrators may attempt to stop workers’ compensation checks before an injured worker can resume work. If…
