A workplace injury may result in costly medical bills and time away from work. Without compensation, it may be difficult for you to make ends meet. Unfortunately, insurance companies generally try to minimize the amount you get for your work injury as much...
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Can my employer fire me for filing a workers’ comp claim?
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Jan 19, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
If you currently have a workplace injury or are simply looking for information, you might have some concerns about worker’ compensation benefits in the Southern Shores area. You might be wondering if your employer can fire you for filing a claim. Your employer...
Choosing the best option after a SSDI denial
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Jan 8, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
For those who are disabled and need assistance, a social security disability claim may be beneficial. However, sometimes they may face a claim denial.Thankfully, there are processes that may help in changing this outcome. In order to select the best option,...
Do you feel like your doctor is not listening to you?
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 25, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
When people are pursuing workers' compensation cases in North Carolina, they must see a doctor, often at least a few times. It would be nice to be able to go with the doctor of your choosing for continuing treatment, but in North Carolina, you must see providers...
What is the special errand exception?
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 6, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
Many employees in North Carolina are not hurt directly at their place of work. Transportation injuries make up a big part of workers' compensation claims, and in 2015, they made up 34 percent of all workplace injuries in the state. Many employers naturally...
Heart attacks may be compensable under workers’ compensation law
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Nov 23, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
Not all injuries that occur on the job fall under the umbrella of North Carolina workers’ compensation insurance program. Among other mandates, there is a requirement that the injury meets certain criteria.First, the injury must arise out of the employment....
Can non-US citizens receive SSD benefits?
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Nov 6, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
Social Security Disability Insurance exists so that individuals who have sustained a significant injury can receive some relief from economic hardship. Some reports estimate that nearly 8.8 million people rely on these benefits. Every year, millions of...
Prior arduous job experience can disqualify claimant for SS
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Oct 23, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
Sometimes it surprises people with severe medical impairments in North Carolina to learn that their inability to do their occupation does not mean they will be able to secure their Social Security disability benefits. They may erroneously believe that because they...
A unique court case illustrates the special errand exception
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Oct 11, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
Workers’ compensation protects employees injured on the job. However, according to the “coming and going rule,” an employee is usually not covered while traveling from home to the workplace and back.On the other hand, circumstances may exist in which...
Does your employer think you are faking an injury?
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Sep 26, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
Injuries such as a broken arm, a sprained ankle or a dislocated finger are easy to identify. Many injuries show up on x-rays, after all, but many others do not.While at work, you may have sustained a type of injury that is not visible to the naked eye. You are...
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