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Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?

Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied? In North Carolina, as elsewhere, when an employee gets hurt while on the job, they are entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim. An employee may file a claim to obtain benefits if they suffer an on-the-job injury. The North Carolina Industrial Commission…

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Transitioning Back to the Workplace After a Workers’ Compensation Injury

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can my employer fire me because I filed a workers’ compensation claim?”   Are you thinking about returning to work after taking time off to recover from a workers’ compensation claim? Are you unsure how to get started? Lucky for you,…

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After a Workplace Injury: What North Carolina Residents Should Know

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can my employer fire me because I filed a workers’ compensation claim?”   The American workforce has been known for taking pride in their work. We work hard to accomplish our goals, and we take pride in our work ethic. In…

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Common Accidents on the Job: A Resource for North Carolina Workers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is partial versus total disability, and temporary versus permanent disability?”   When the average American gets up and goes to work, they want to focus on the positives of the experience, such as the income they will receive, the value…

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Filing a Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claim in North Carolina

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can my employer fire me because I filed a workers’ compensation claim?”   If you have sustained an injury at work, you might be wondering, “Should I file a workers’ compensation claim or pursue a personal injury lawsuit?” You need to…

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Can You Seek Workers’ Compensation for a Work-From-Home Injury in North Carolina?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if my employer doesn’t have workers’ comp insurance or doesn’t file the claim?”   The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of workers across the United States to switch to remote working. Your home may seem like the safest environment, but…

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Maximum Medical Improvement and Workers’ Compensation

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is Maximum Medical Improvement and how does it effect my claim?”   If you have been injured in the workplace, there are protections in place to provide compensation for the injuries you sustained. Workers’ compensation is an option for injured workers…

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Is My Co-Worker Liable for My Injury?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens when the employer refuses to acknowledge my claim?”   Co-workers — you either hate them or you love them. Regardless of your personal feelings, in most employment situations you will be working with other people. For most people, co-workers…

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Mistakes That can Derail a Workers’ Compensation Claim

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What qualifies a person to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits?”   If you have been injured on the job, you might be entitled to receive workers’ compensation for your injury. The idea behind workers’ compensation is for an injured worker to still receive…

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Recent E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Imagine going to the grocery store, picking out food for the week, preparing that food, and then becoming violently ill. E. coli is a dangerous bacteria that can be found…

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