There are smaller nuances within your workers compensation case that can make a huge impact on the case itself. The answers to these questions, though you might not think about it much, can mean the difference between approval and denial of your case. Let’s take a look at these questions so you can be prepared...
Workers Compensation
Everyone needs extra money this time of year. With the holidays approaching, folks face plenty of added expenses — gifts, decorations, special meals, travel costs to visit family. Injured workers in North Carolina especially feel this pinch, because they are not working or earning less than usual. Often, this time of year is when the...
One of the hardest parts of filing a workers’ comp claim these days is the waiting involved. It can take up to a few years for the claim to be approved and processed for payment. The waiting involved could mean that you will be unable to pay the bills that are now stacking up in...
Something a lot of us go through when filing for workers’ comp benefits is that our case is denied by the insurance company. It can be confusing to get the denial, especially if we are going through the process without a lawyer. Going through the claims process without a lawyer can be a costly mistake...
At Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers, P.A., our Greenville workers’ compensation attorneys regularly hear from clients who are concerned about aspects of their claim. Are those concerns valid? Let’s tackle some common myths: #1: I don’t get workers’ comp if the accident was my fault: FALSE Sadly, many injured workers do not pursue a workers’...
Being injured at work is a difficult thing to go through. You know you deserve the benefits that workers’ compensation can give you, especially after talking about it with co-workers. However, you are still wondering how the money would come to you or when you’d even get it. This information is not that easy to...
Workers’ compensation claims adjusters routinely send out claim denials when they receive a report of injury in North Carolina. Here’s what to do if you get one: I received a Form 61 Denial of Claim… is this the end? No, but it is easy to fall into the trap of believing there is no hope....
Depression can be difficult to deal with and it can get worse if you are dealing with it at work. If you get depression because of a work injury, you might get it covered by workers’ comp benefits even after you recover from your physical injury. You will have to come prepared with documentation to...