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Can the cost of having other workers cover my shifts be included in my injury claim?
Yes, replacement-worker costs may be included in a North Carolina injury demand when they were reasonably necessary because of the injury and represent an…
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Can ongoing wrist problems and possible additional treatment be included in my injury claim?
Yes. A North Carolina injury claim may include ongoing wrist symptoms, prior wrist surgery, and future treatment shown with reasonable certainty to be needed…
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Can ongoing arm pain and numbness still be connected to the accident after I delayed follow-up care?
Yes. A delay in follow-up care does not automatically mean that ongoing arm pain and numbness are unrelated to an accident, but it may make the connection…
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Can my employer refuse to pay me for completed work because I made an insurance claim?
Generally, no. If you were an employee, North Carolina law ordinarily requires your employer to pay wages earned for work already completed, and an insurance…
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Can my accident claim include income I could not earn because my injuries prevented me from doing my regular job?
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury claim may include income you lost because accident-related injuries kept you from working or limited the work you could…
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Can light-duty restrictions support a claim that I was effectively unable to perform my regular job?
Yes. Light-duty restrictions can support a claim that you were unable to perform your regular job even if you were capable of limited or modified work.
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Can I still receive workers’ compensation if I did not take an ambulance from the accident scene?
Yes. Not taking an ambulance does not automatically prevent you from receiving North Carolina workers’ compensation benefits.
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Can I still pursue compensation if I received conflicting information about whether the other person had insurance?
Yes, you may still be able to pursue compensation even if you received conflicting information about the other person’s insurance.
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Can I seek compensation for medical expenses I paid out of pocket after the fall?
Yes, you may seek compensation for medical expenses you paid out of pocket if you can show that the hotel’s negligence caused the fall and that the expenses…
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Can I recover wages that my employer never paid me for work completed before the collision?
Yes, wages earned for work completed before a collision may still be recoverable, but they ordinarily belong in a wage claim against the employer rather than…
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Can I recover medical expenses I paid myself and hospital bills I still owe after a car accident?
Yes, a North Carolina car accident claim may include both medical expenses you paid yourself and hospital bills you still owe.
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Can I pursue both workers’ compensation and a car accident injury claim if I was hurt while working?
Yes, you may be able to pursue both claims if the collision occurred in the course of your work and someone other than your employer was legally responsible.
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Can I pursue a settlement from a third party without reopening my workers' compensation case?
Yes, you may be able to pursue a third-party personal injury settlement without reopening your workers' compensation case.
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Can I claim lost work revenue for a period that is not fully covered by my doctor's notes?
Yes, you may include the additional period, but the insurer may dispute any lost revenue that is not clearly connected to documented medical restrictions.
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Can I claim lost regular wages, overtime, and per diem after missing work because of an accident?
Yes, lost regular wages, overtime, and some per diem payments may be included in a North Carolina personal injury claim when the accident caused you to miss…
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Can I bring a third-party injury lawsuit after settling my workers' compensation case?
Yes, settling a North Carolina workers' compensation case does not automatically prevent you from pursuing a legally responsible third party.
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Can future medical care and ongoing pain be included in an insurance demand?
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury demand may include reasonably expected future medical care and ongoing pain, but both should be supported by reliable…
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Can a slip-and-fall claim cover injuries to my shoulders, neck, and head?
Yes. A North Carolina slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall claim may cover shoulder, neck, and head injuries if unsafe property conditions caused the fall and the…
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Can a nerve evaluation and related treatment be included in my injury claim despite the treatment gap?
Yes, a nerve evaluation and related treatment may still be included in a North Carolina injury claim despite a gap in care.
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Can a medical provider send treatment records before receiving a letter confirming representation?
Yes, a medical provider generally may send treatment records to a law firm before receiving a separate representation letter if the provider has valid…
