North Carolina workers' compensation lawyer Dan Deuterman recently wrote about one of his cases, Clark vs. WalMart, that ended up in the North Carolina Supreme Court. Although the Clark case arose under North Carolina law, there are implications for … [Continue reading] about New Job Injury Triggers Related Medical Problems – What is Compensable?
Will I Get Fired if My Employer Finds Out I Contacted a Workers' Comp Lawyer?
Do you think they will fire me if they know I have contacted you? I cannot afford to lose this job. I have a wife and 3 children at home. --Edgar Jodi Ginsberg responds: Edgar, I do not know if they will fire you. That is something you will have … [Continue reading] about Will I Get Fired if My Employer Finds Out I Contacted a Workers' Comp Lawyer?
Employer Does Not Want Me to File My Injury Claim Under Workers' Comp. Is This a Good Idea?
I would like some info. I was injured on the job last week. Actually I broke my foot while working in the woods. My employer said to present him a bill and he will pay instead of filing workers comp. Who is that benefiting he or I? I have since … [Continue reading] about Employer Does Not Want Me to File My Injury Claim Under Workers' Comp. Is This a Good Idea?
My Employer Says That the Company Does Not Have Worker's Comp Coverage – What Should I Do?
My mom got injured on the job severly and they say she cannot get workmans comp because the place didnt have it. She fell in a cooler and because they can't prove it was wet she can't do anything. Can you help her? --Carissa Jodi Ginsberg responds: … [Continue reading] about My Employer Says That the Company Does Not Have Worker's Comp Coverage – What Should I Do?
Am I Covered if I am Injured After Work While Walking to the Parking Lot?
As a rule, if you are injured traveling to or from work, you are not covered by Georgia workers' compensation. However, there is an exception to this rule. These exceptions include: instances when your employer provides transportation when you … [Continue reading] about Am I Covered if I am Injured After Work While Walking to the Parking Lot?