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Important Decision Affecting North Carolina Cases
In March, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an important social security decision affecting North Carolina. Mascio v. Colvin, 780 F.3d 632 (4th Circuit 2015). In its decision, the Court stated that proper vocational consideration of a claim involving an individual with mental limitations requires comprehensive…
Are Employers Liable If Their Workers Contract Zika?
According to a recent study, Charlotte and Raleigh are among the 30 U.S. cities most likely to be seriously affected by the Zika Virus. A mosquito-borne illness that can be transmitted through sexual activity, Zika has been linked to a spate of severe birth defects that compromise a child’s proper…
Contacting an attorney before collecting workers’ comp is crucial
Readers of this blog should be aware of the fact that workers’ compensation benefits can be critical to the support injured workers and their families receive after a workplace accident. However, before you decide that workers’ compensation is the only or best means of financial support available, you would be…
Other Agencies Determining Disability
If another state agency has determined you to be disabled this must be considered by the Social Security Administration. Most often, this occurs when an individual is found disabled by the Veteran’s Administration. It also applies to the disability income plan of North Carolina, the long-term disability for a retirement…
Just Because Your Employer Says You Are An Independent Contractor, Doesn’t Necessarily Mean You Are
You’ve been hurt on the job, and now your boss tells you that you can’t get medical treatment because you are not an “Employee.” You might be tempted to believe your boss and try to find help elsewhere, but don’t give up yet. Just because your employer says you are…
Local authorities aim to reduce NC pedestrian accident rate
Roadways are not just for motor vehicles. Of course, cars and trucks dominate most roads, but pedestrians and bicyclists also have rights and responsibilities to keep in mind. When everyone makes smart, safe decisions, pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists and everyone on the road is safer. Unfortunately, there are countless times when…
Length of Time for Hearings to be Held
As anyone who is applying for social security disability benefits can tell you the length of time to wait for a hearing after a request is filed is a lengthy process to wait for hearing after a hearing request is filed. The shortest wait time is Alexandria, Virginia (320 days)…
Disabled workers face increased stress on the job
People who live with disabling conditions are likely used to certain tasks being more difficult for them than for people without such conditions. However, being difficult doesn’t mean impossible, and in general, there are adjustments and accommodations that can make certain tasks easier. For instance, employers are expected to make…
Approval of Cases
At what level of the social security process are cases approved? Of the one million claims allowed each year, 23% are approved at the initial application level, 12% at reconsideration, 62% at the hearing level, 2% at the Appeals Council, and 1% in Federal Court. As this illustrates, it is…
How workers’ compensation payments work in North Carolina
If you suffer a work-related injury, chances are that you will have some questions about workers’ compensation. These benefits are available to covered employees who suffer an injury or illness on the job and need medical treatment and to take time away from work. The way these payments work can be a…
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