North Carolina workers’ compensation can raise a lot of questions. Whether you’re sidelined by a work-related injury or just want to be well-informed, you need answers. From how it can help combat medical bills to alleviate job uncertainties, here’s what you need to know about the North Carolina workers’ compensation experience. What Is Workers’ Compensation… Read more »
Five Myths About Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina
In North Carolina, some employees do not qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, even though they have worked for an organization for a long time. If you work in North Carolina, we recommend that you review your company policy to know how to proceed should you get injured on the job. In the meantime, here are… Read more »
What Qualifies Me For Social Security Disability?
Want to know if you qualify for social security disability benefits? First, determine if you worked at a job that social security benefits cover. Then, determine if you experience any of the qualifying medical conditions that the Social Security Administration (SSA) outlines. Learn more below about social security benefits in North Carolina. What Are Social… Read more »
Do I Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits in North Carolina?
Were you injured on the job in North Carolina? If you answered yes, then you could qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, even if you were at fault for the injury. Learn all about North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Laws below and find out more about your rights. What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation describes any wages… Read more »
Announcing George W. Lennon’s Retirement
Late last year, George W. Lennon announced his plan to retire on December 31, 2020. George has been practicing law for 44 years and has spent the majority of those years as a founding partner at Lennon, Camak & Bertics, PLLC. While we will miss his drive, compassion and legal excellence, we are excited about… Read more »
What Qualifies Me to Receive Workers’ Compensation in NC?
Experiencing an injury or accident while at work can be a major setback. Fortunately, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, including payments for medical expenses and some lost wages. Every state has its own workers’ compensation laws and procedures so we’ve compiled a list of commonly asked questions to help determine if you… Read more »
Is Someone Watching Me?
In workers’ compensation claims, the insurance company will sometimes hire private investigators (PI) to conduct surveillance on injured workers. If they see an injured worker acting differently when at home than when at the doctor’s office, they will try to show the videotape to the doctor to undermine the doctor – patient relationship and have… Read more »
What Other Kinds of Benefits Might be Available to Me?
Part of our job in handling your workers’ compensation and/or Social Security disability claim is to make sure you pursue as many different types of benefits as possible to maximize your overall recovery. For example, individuals who are severely injured on the job might be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, as well as Social… Read more »
What Will My Social Security Disability Hearing Be Like?
We get asked this question by almost every client. While each hearing may differ in terms of the people involved, legal questions in issue, medical conditions, and in other ways, there are a few commonalities that are present in almost every case. There’s going to be a long wait to get to a live hearing… Read more »
Warning! Social Security Scam on Benefit Recipients
If someone calls claiming to be a Social Security employee wanting personally identifiable information, and maybe promising an increase in your benefits, watch out! The Office of the Inspector General has issued a warning about these scammers. “The reports indicate that the impersonator calls from a telephone number with a 323 area code. The caller… Read more »