Stabbed in the Back: Dealing with Betrayal after a Workers’ Comp Claim
So you worked in drywall for Ricky for eight years. You put in overtime when other workers didn’t show. You covered Ricky’s butt every time he overslept. And now, when you’re injured and need him most, he turns his back on you. Workplace betrayal – it happens. Dealing with betrayal after a workers’ compensation injury or disease is no fun. […]
Many workers’ compensation clients at Ricci Law Firm never testify about their injury. If the process goes smoothly, the attorney does all the talking, and the parties may reach a settlement or agreement outside of court. However, sometimes to achieve justice for the injured worker, the attorney recommends a hearing where the employee will testify. Here are our top three […]
Break out the Banana Boat, folks…it’s sunny out there! What do sunblock and workers’ compensation attorneys have in common? Sounds like the beginning of a great joke, right? But as summer looms nearer and you slather on the suntan oil, you may just see a connection. 1. They both protect you from possible harm Just like a good SPF 50, […]
If you are injured on the job in North Carolina and your injury or disease causes a temporary or permanent disability, you are entitled to receive weekly disability benefit checks. As part of those legal rights, you are also entitled to a weekly check that is calculated correctly. Yes, we said “correctly.” Unfortunately, many workers’ compensation insurance adjusters crunch numbers […]
Being injured because of your employer’s actions or lack thereof can be a stressful time for you. You are out of work because of your injury and cannot pay your bills in a timely manner. You have to watch them pile up with no way to get a strong handle on paying them all. While all this is happening, your […]
When it comes to motorcycle accidents, there are quite a few more common injuries you can sustain. They include broken bones, head injuries, and road rash. These injuries might require you to have surgery to help mend them properly. Let’s take a look at what injuries you might come to expect after a motorcycle accident. Head Injuries Head injuries are […]
For someone in the shipping industry or construction work, you often have to lift heavier items. This is just part of the job but it can also lead to back injuries as well as other types of traumatic injuries if not done properly. Many people who suffer from these types of injuries have to miss work, which means a loss […]
Why You Shouldn’t Sign An Insurance Carrier’s Medical Release
Paperwork after being injured can be quite a hassle for someone. Add paperwork for a workers’ comp claims process to that and you’re soon going to be buried in it. You see a stapled piece of paper while in the hospital about a medical release that the insurance carrier asks you to sign. You frankly aren’t sure if you should […]
The first thing you should do after getting into an accident is to see a medical professional. That will be the first thing on your mind and you may not even think about gathering evidence for a personal injury case. You might not even realize you have a case against the other driver until after you’ve recovered from your injuries […]
It can be easy to feel like your personal injury case is taking forever. There seems to be a snag at every turn you take toward a resolution. You can’t help but wonder if there’s a way you can speed up your case, so you can get the money you deserve after the resolution. But what can you do to […]
