Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation and personal injury claimants are often contacted by medical providers, insurance companies, employee benefit plans, government health plans, and government agencies claiming some (or even all) of their recovery. Third-party lien collection companies like The Rawlings Group and Praxis have become increasingly common and aggressive in inserting themselves into workers’ compensation and personal…
Read MoreExtended Compensation Under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act: Lessons from the Industrial Commission’s Early Decisions Richard T. Granowsky NC Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law Hill Evans Jordan & Beatty, PLLC, November 3, 2021 Introduction The 2011 amendments to the NC Workers’ Compensation Act (“the Act”) created a 500-week cap on temporary…
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Not every injured worker will need to hire an attorney. In an ideal situation, the workers’ compensation system is designed to be relatively easy for workers to navigate. If you have a straightforward claim that is not being disputed by your employer or its insurance company, you can probably handle your own claim. Unfortunately, the…
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Report injury to your employer It is critically important that injured workers immediately report work injuries to their employer. Technically, in North Carolina, an injured employee must provide a written notice of the workplace injury to their employer within 30 days of the accident. In addition, failure to file a claim with the Industrial Commission…
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Richard Granowsky a workers’ compensation lawyer in Greensboro representing clients across North Carolina who are managing pain from work-related injuries and illnesses. Concerned about the potential impact of new rules proposed by the Industrial Commission directed at the prescription of pain management medications to workers’ compensation patients he prepared an article designed to present the…
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Most attorneys that represent injured workers will provide a free, no obligation consultation. Look for North Carolina attorneys who are Board Certified Specialists in Workers’ Compensation Law to ensure your lawyer is experienced and knowledgeable. We are knowledgeable, experienced and successful workers’ compensation lawyers. Our team is led by Richard Granowsky. He is a North…
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Certain actions, and failures to act, will increase the chances that your claim will be denied or that you do not get all the benefits you deserve. At Hill Evans Jordan & Beatty, our workers’ compensation lawyers help you manage the outcome of your claim so that you do not make these common mistakes. You…
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North Carolina workers who are injured on the job may be pressured by their employer to sign a quick settlement. While the majority of workers’ compensation claims are ultimately resolved by a settlement, it is important to speak to an experienced North Carolina workers’ compensation attorney before signing off on a proposed settlement. The decision…
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If you have been injured on the job or been diagnosed with an occupational disease, you have a right to receive compensation and benefits under North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. However, the workers’ compensation system in North Carolina can be stressful, and without an experienced attorney on your side, you may not obtain the maximum…
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North Carolina workers that have been injured on the job or have developed an occupational disease may be entitled to medical care under the North Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Act. They may also be entitled to monetary compensation for the loss of wages caused by injury or disease. Unfortunately, North Carolina employers may not always explain these…
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