On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Feb 27, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
North Carolina requires most businesses with three or more employees to carry workers’ compensation insurance, although there are some exceptions. North Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Act provides employees with guaranteed compensation for injuries sustained in the...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Feb 18, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
North Carolina requires its businesses to carry workers’ compensation, provided the business hires three or more employees on a regular basis. So if you are an employee working for a business in this situation, you might think you are eligible for workers’ comp...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Jan 22, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation has been an exclusive remedy to work-related injuries. If you incur any expenses due to injuries at your job place, workers’ compensation can help you get back on your feet. However, there may be a difference depending on the...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Dec 2, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
One of the leading reasons workers fail to claim their compensation in North Carolina is that they fear to lose their jobs. Once employees get work-related injuries, they tend to use their health insurance to visit the doctor during their sick-days. But, may an...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Oct 22, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system is a no-fault system, just like the workers’ comp systems of other states. However, that does not mean that if you sustain an injury at work you will automatically receive compensation. The workers’ compensation board may...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Sep 9, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
One of the rights employees have is the right to work in a safe environment. However, depending on the occupation, there may be many risks associated with the job, and this can lead to injury. While injuries of any kind may occur, there are some that are the most...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Aug 19, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
You like working with several different clients around North Carolina as an independent contractor. While your work provides you with a lot of freedom, it is not without its risks. What happens if you sustain an injury during a job? Insureon breaks down how workers...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Jul 3, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
When you get hurt at your job, it is important to seek workers’ compensation benefits. The North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act lays out all the details regarding requirements, time limits, coverage, benefits and resolving disputes. According to the law, you have...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Jun 19, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Chiropractic care is often an integral part of the recovery process for many injured workers in North Carolina. For this reason, the state recognizes chiropractic care as a compensable course of treatment and requires insurance companies to cover the cost of it should...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | May 1, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Workplace accidents take place in America every day and North Carolina is no exception. According to Inc., most workplace injuries and their resulting claims are associated with overexertion injuries. Physical harm that results from heavy lifting, pushing, pulling or...
