Category: Workers’ Compensation

Top 7 Workers’ Comp Mistakes to Avoid

If you’ve been injured on the job and are receiving workers’ compensation benefits in North Carolina, the last thing you want to do is jeopardize your claim. At Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, PA, we understand the complexities of workers’ compensation law and want to ensure that you protect your rights. Here Are The Top 7 […]

Workers' Comp After a Temp Work Injury

If you’ve been injured while working for a temp agency, also known as a staffing agency, you may be facing an uphill battle to secure the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve. From making sure the right employer or employers are named correctly in your claim and notified to getting the benefits you need started, dealing […]

Navigating Trial Return to Work While on Workers' Compensation in North Carolina

Returning to work after a workplace injury can be a daunting process. In North Carolina, workers’ compensation law provides guidelines for employees who attempt a trial return to work, especially when under work restrictions or before reaching Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), which is when a physician typically releases a patient from treatment in workers’ compensation […]

What to Do If an Insurance Investigator Is Watching You?

If you’ve been injured at work and are pursuing a workers’ compensation claim in North Carolina, it’s understandable to feel stressed or overwhelmed. You may have heard that the insurance company has hired a private investigator to watch you. This revelation can be unsettling, but take a deep breath. It’s more common than you think, […]

How Insurers Investigate Workers’ Comp Claims

When you file a workers’ compensation claim, you might assume it’s a straightforward process. After all, you were injured on the job, and your employer’s insurance is supposed to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. However, insurance companies often investigate claims rigorously to minimize payouts. Understanding the tactics they use can help you protect […]

Common NCIC Forms Used in Workers’ Comp Cases

Navigating a workers’ compensation case in North Carolina involves understanding and utilizing various forms provided by the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC). These forms document key aspects of a claim, ensuring compliance with state laws and facilitating communication between the injured worker, employer, insurer, and the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC). Below is an overview […]

A construction site scene

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places. From heavy machinery to towering scaffolds and hazardous materials, workers face significant risks daily. In North Carolina, construction accidents are a leading cause of workplace injuries, often leaving victims with severe injuries and financial hardships. If you’re a construction worker injured on the job in Durham, understanding your rights […]

NC woman employee under emotional pain and suffering

The North Carolina workers’ compensation system does not pay for pain and suffering. Workers’ comp covers the cost of medical care, offsets a significant portion of the injured employee’s lost income, and provides other benefits. However, injured workers cannot seek non-economic damages like pain and suffering through the workers’ compensation system. Pain and suffering refer […]

What Is the Coming-and-Going Rule in Workers' Comp in NC

Under the NC workers’ compensation law, employees can obtain financial benefits when they sustain an injury or illness in the course and scope of their employment. However, various legal doctrines define the “scope of employment” for workers’ comp eligibility, including the coming-and-going rule. The coming-and-going rule generally excludes coverage of injuries sustained while traveling to […]