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Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims in North Carolina

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Last Modified on Sep 29, 2023

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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Q. Who provides and directs medical treatment resulting from a workers’ compensation accident?

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Last Modified on Sep 28, 2023

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…

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Work History Requirements for Social Security Disability

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Last Modified on Sep 28, 2023

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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Q. What can I do if my workers’ compensation checks are late?

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Last Modified on Feb 27, 2025

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…

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Appealing the Denial of Your Social Security Disability Claim

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Last Modified on Sep 28, 2023

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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Q. What should I do if my employer refuses to report my work accident?

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Last Modified on Sep 28, 2023

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…

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NC Workers’ Compensation Elements of Settlement

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Last Modified on Sep 29, 2023

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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Q. When is my first WC disability check due?

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Last Modified on Sep 28, 2023

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…

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Waiting Periods for Workers’ Compensation Benefits

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Last Modified on Sep 29, 2023

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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Q. What happens in a SS disability hearing?

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Last Modified on Sep 29, 2023

A. SS disability hearings are informal. The decisions are made by an Administrative Law Judge, most of whom live in Greenville, SC. The people likely to be present at the…

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Q. Does SS disability pay for my medical bills?

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Last Modified on Sep 29, 2023

A. Not immediately. If you are receiving Disability Insurance Benefits, Disabled Widows or Widowers Benefits or Disabled Adult Child Benefits, you must wait for twenty-four (24) months before qualifying for…

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Social Security Disability and Your Employment

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Last Modified on Sep 28, 2023

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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