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’...
Workplace Accidents
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...
If someone you love died while on the job and you believe unsafe conditions or preventable mistakes played a role, you are dealing with two things at once: grief and a ticking legal clock. When you suspect workplace fatality negligence in North Carolina, you need to get in touch with Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers...
Getting injured on the job can be one of the most stressful things during your working career. Not knowing the process surrounding workers’ comp can certainly add to that feeling of stress suddenly landing on your “plate”. What happens when you’re injured on the job for the first time? Let’s look at the first 3...
Getting injured at work is more and more common today. The workplace can be a danger zone for certain people, depending on their career field. What if you’re injured through no fault of your own? How do you go about making sure the medical bills are paid? One of the best ways to go about...