In the State of North Carolina there are certain time limitations which govern when an injured employee can pursue a workers’ compensation claim. In order to be clear, I am not speaking of notice to your employer of the accident as previously mentioned. These are two separate concepts. I am…
Myth #1: My employer will file all necessary forms to protect my claim. The employer is required to file a Form 19 report of injury to the Industrial Commission. This form does not protect your claim. You must file notice to the employer and a Form 18 with the Industrial…
The term “mass torts” simply means that there was an act of negligence on the part of an individual or company that resulted in many people being injured or causing death. Examples would include companies that neglect the fact that their workers are being exposed to asbestos, pharmaceuticals that are…
