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Pre-existing Conditions and Workers’ Compensation Claims
David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits matters. Contact David Gantt…
Q. My spouse was killed while working on the job. Can I make a claim in addition to workers’ compensation?
A. Possibly. You would likely have a workers’ compensation claim regardless of how your spouse’s fatal injury happened. If the cause of death was due to the negligence of a…
Q. Do I have to allow my Rehabilitation Provider in the examining room while I am being examined by my doctor for a workers’ compensation claim?
A. No. Workers have an absolute right to a private examination by their doctors. The NC Industrial Commission does encourage the worker to allow the provider to meet with both…
Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims in North Carolina
David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits matters. Contact David Gantt…
Q. Who provides and directs medical treatment resulting from a workers’ compensation accident?
A. The employer or its insurance company, subject to any NC Industrial Commission orders, provides, and directs medical treatment. The NC Industrial Commission may permit the employee to change physicians…
Work History Requirements for Social Security Disability
David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits matters. Contact David Gantt…
Q. What can I do if my workers’ compensation checks are late?
A. You should call the insurance carrier and ask (1) whether your check was mailed? and (2) if so, when it was mailed?. Weekly workers’ compensation checks are generally late…
Appealing the Denial of Your Social Security Disability Claim
David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits matters. Contact David Gantt…
Q. What should I do if my employer refuses to report my work accident?
A. NC law requires you to file a written notice of accident within thirty (30) days of your injury. You should contact the NC Industrial Commission or a local lawyer…
NC Workers’ Compensation Elements of Settlement
David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits matters. Contact David Gantt…
Q. When is my first WC disability check due?
A. WC law requires the insurance company to pay you 66% of your pre injury gross wage for each week you are unable to work. The first check is due…
Waiting Periods for Workers’ Compensation Benefits
David Gantt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law. He represents individuals in matters regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits matters. Contact David Gantt…
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