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06May 2022
Can I Get Workers’ Comp Insurance From My Employer?
In workers' compensation cases, employees do not receive regular wages while they’re out of work. Instead, if they qualify for workers' comp insurance, they receive weekly replacement wages until they return to work. If they end up being permanently disabled in any way, their workers’…
08Apr 2022
Workplace Injury: What To Do Immediately After?
Having an accident at the workplace is a very devastating experience, and if you are going through a workplace injury, you must be distressed and overwhelmed by the situation; and it’s normal to feel this way. As soon as you come back to your senses,…
04Apr 2022
North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Laws
By Waple & Houk PLLC | Charlotte Workers' Compensation Attorneys | Updated 2026 North Carolina's workers' compensation system was established in 1929 under the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act (NCGS Chapter 97). Nearly 100 years later, it remains the primary legal framework protecting employees who…
31Mar 2022
How Long Does It Take to Negotiate a Settlement for Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina?
Workplace accidents can occur in any industry or occupation. Industries such as construction, manufacturing, mining, and transportation are more prone to work-related injuries due to on-the-job risks and hazards. Still, any employee can sustain injuries at the workplace. North Carolina workers can claim workers’ comp…
27Mar 2022
Workers’ Compensation: Can I Sue a Third Party?
When you suffer an injury while on the job, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation benefits from your employer. However, if someone else and not your employer is responsible for the accident, you might be able to file a claim against them. This type of action…
25Mar 2022
North Carolina Payout Workers Comp Settlement Chart: Impairment Ratings
Being injured at work is an immensely stressful event that often leaves the person with the injury feeling like things are crumbling around them. You hope that you can recover and get back to work. Unfortunately, some injuries don’t improve with treatment. Reach out to…
