North Carolina law provides important protections for injured workers regardless of immigration status. Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2(2), the definition of an “employee” expressly includes “aliens” who are “lawfully or unlawfully employed.” North Carolina appellate courts have also held that federal immigration law does not, by itself, prevent an undocumented worker from receiving workers’...
Workers Compensation
Yes, undocumented people can file personal injury lawsuits in North Carolina. In general, being undocumented does not prevent an injured person from bringing a civil claim. In fact, Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers has secured compensation for undocumented clients in the past. Our North Carolina personal injury attorneys made sure to protect their identities and...
There is no single workers’ comp permanent disability payout in North Carolina. The maximum amount paid in 2026 is capped at $1,446 per week. The amount an injured worker receives depends on several factors, including your average weekly wage, the body part affected, the percentage of permanent impairment assigned by your doctor, and whether you...
The short answer is that short-term disability (STD) and workers’ compensation are different benefits. Whether you can receive both at the same time depends on the language of the short-term disability policy and the circumstances of the workers’ compensation claim. Receiving one benefit does not automatically eliminate your right to pursue the other. However, the...
TL;DR North Carolina personal injury and workers’ compensation claims have strict filing deadlines. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the accident or injury. The statute of limitations may be tolled for minors or legally incompetent injury victims. Workers’ compensation claims have shorter deadlines: written employer notice within 30 days and...
TL;DR North Carolina personal injury and workers’ compensation claims have strict filing deadlines. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the accident or injury. The statute of limitations may be tolled for minors or legally incompetent injury victims. Workers’ compensation claims have shorter deadlines: written employer notice within 30 days and...
You work hard at a job in North Carolina but may feel stressed out. It can reach a point where your work-related stress impacts your ability to enjoy your life to the fullest extent. If you are dealing with stress-related health issues, it may be time to hire an attorney to help you seek damages...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very painful condition in your hands/wrists that can make it incredibly difficult to perform your duties at work. What if you got it because of those work duties you perform during the week? That reason alone could mean you can get workers’ compensation benefits while you recover from the pain...