Importance of a Change in Condition in a NC Workers’ Comp Case

Change in Condition The phrase "change in condition" has a special meaning in a North Carolina workers' comp case. It can trigger additional wage replacement payments and may even extend access to medical benefits. But before we can talk about whether an injured...

OSHA’S Life and Death Decisions

I remember the outrage a few years back over the healthcare death panels allegation. But workplace safety agencies like OSHA make life and death decisions all the time. For example, if we know that reduction in a carcinogen will lead to a very small decrease in...

NC Workers’ Comp Insurance Requirements by Nick Dowgul

Many thanks to experienced NC Professional Licensing Attorney Nick Dowgul for contributing a guest blog discussion NC Workers' Comp Insurance Requirements. It's always interesting to learn the perspectives on NC workers' comp issues of lawyers practicing in different...

When can the insurance company stop your NC Workers’ Comp Checks?

Injured workers who are determined by their authorized treating physician to be disabled because of their workplace injury should receive disability payments paid by their employer or their employer's insurance company. These disability benefits are intended to...

Maximum Medical Improvement

A determination that an injured worker is at “Maximum Medical Improvement” (“MMI”) is a critical turning point in the employee’s workers’ compensation case. At MMI an injured worker may choose to receive a Permanent Partial Disability rating payment, decide to begin a...

NC Workers’ Comp Law Blog

Welcome to the NC Workers’ Comp Law Blog, authored by North Carolina Workers’ Comp Lawyer Kevin Bunn. Workers’ Compensation in NC is constantly changing. Every recent session of the General Assembly has made substantial changes to Workers’ Comp law, and the North Carolina Industrial Commission is constantly reviewing its rules and forms. Each year the appellate courts consider dozens of cases involving workers’ compensation claims. We try here to bring some clarity to workers’ comp law in NC.

The NC Workers’ Comp Law Blog provides news and information on legal issues relating to NC Workers’ Compensation Law, including medical benefits, wage replacement, North Carolina Industrial Commission Rules, and coordination of workers’ comp with other benefits. Remember to check back regularly for more information on North Carolina workers’ comp law.

Kevin Bunn has more than twenty years legal experience and has helped hundreds of injured and disabled workers get the benefits they deserve. Mr. Bunn is a Board Certified Specialist in NC Workers’ Compensation Law and has been awarded the highest possible ratings in both legal ability and ethical conduct by multiple lawyer rating agencies. Please enjoy the blog and feel free to call or email for your free consultation with North Carolina Workers’ Comp Lawyer Kevin Bunn.

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5 little things with a big impact on your Workers’ Comp Case in NC.

by Kevin Bunn | Nov 11, 2015 | General NC Workers Comp Info

A lot of factors can affect your workers' comp case in NC, many of which are obvious. These include the seriousness of your injury, how long you are out of work, whether you get proper medical treatment, and whether you need long-term medical care. But here are five...

I got hurt at work in NC. Should I quit?

by Kevin Bunn | Oct 2, 2015 | Blog, Disability, General NC Workers Comp Info

I recently heard from a gentleman who was convinced that his supervisor was trying to get him to quit his job after he was hurt at work in NC. Unfortunately this is a frequent problem. Workers who are hurt at work in NC are often treated badly, especially when they...

Raleigh Business Owner Calls for Action on Employee Misclassification

by Kevin Bunn | Jun 9, 2015 | Blog, News

An editorial in the Raleigh News and Observer by Doug Burton, owner of Whitman Masonry, Inc. in Raleigh, elegantly calls for movement on the employee misclassification problem in North Carolina. Employee misclassification occurs when a business owner designates an...

Nurse Case Managers in NC Workers’ Comp

by Kevin Bunn | Apr 29, 2015 | Blog, Medical - NC Workers' Comp

Workers' compensation claimants in North Carolina are frequently surprised when a "nurse case manager" calls or even shows up unexpectedly at a doctor's appointment. So, what is a nurse case manager and who do they work for? This blog will answer some of the common...

Domestic Law and NC Workers’ Compensation Law

by Kevin Bunn | Mar 20, 2015 | Blog, General NC Workers Comp Info

Guest blogging today is Jim Hart, an accomplished Family Law attorney in Cary, North Carolina. Jim addresses three frequent scenarios that arise at the intersection of Domestic Law and NC Workers' Compensation Law: 1) When separation occurs after the...

Progress on Employee Misclassification in NC

by Kevin Bunn | Mar 8, 2015 | Blog, News

According to an article by the N&O's Mandy Locke, North Carolina is becoming less accommodating to employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors. Prior articles demonstrated how unscrupulous contractors frequently engage in employee...

Cooperation yields big changes to IC’s Medical Fee Schedule

by Kevin Bunn | Mar 3, 2015 | Blog, Medical - NC Workers' Comp, News

The North Carolina Industrial Commission recently approved a badly needed update to the Commission's Medical Fee Schedule. The medical fee schedule sets the maximum compensation that can be charged by medical providers for a particular medical procedure in a North...

Can you be fired for filing a Workers’ Comp claim in NC?

by Kevin Bunn | Nov 23, 2014 | Blog, General NC Workers Comp Info

Many workers who are injured on the job wonder if they can be fired for filing a workers' comp claim in NC. The answer is no. But the analysis does not stop there. There are a number of important state and federal regulations that impact whether and when an injured...

Finally, NC Workers’ Compensation Rules.

by Kevin Bunn | Nov 1, 2014 | Blog, News, Procedure

Well, we have NC Workers' Compensation rules. Finally. On October 16, 2014, the North Carolina Rules Review Commission approved the final ten proposed Industrial Commission Rules. Since no letters of objection were received these rules will go into effect on...

7 Steps to Protect your NC Workers’ Comp Case

by Kevin Bunn | Oct 25, 2014 | Blog, General NC Workers Comp Info

If you are injured on the job in NC it is very important that you take action immediately to protect your NC workers' comp case. This true even if you initially think the injury is minor. Serious medical problems often start out with minor symptoms and if you are...

Do I have to do an Independent Medical Examination in NC Workers’ Comp?

by Kevin Bunn | Oct 19, 2014 | Blog, Medical - NC Workers' Comp

Employers or their NC workers' comp insurance companies frequently require that injured NC workers submit to an Independent Medical Examination (IME). There are various justifications for this, including a second opinion on surgery or other medical treatment...

Must Have Book for NC Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

by Kevin Bunn | Sep 28, 2014 | Blog, News

Gina E. Cammarano of Farah & Cammarano, P.A., and Valerie A. Johnson of Copeley Johnson & Groninger, PLLC, have just released North Carolina Workers' Compensation Law: A Practical Guide to Success at Every Stage of a Claim, Second Edition. Both Gina...

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Jill Balok

01:23 13 Jan 21

Mr. Kevin Bunn has extensive experience with Worker Compensation claims. His knowledge, expertise, kindness, and attention to my case, made me feel secure in his bringing resolution to my claim. Joanne, his paralegal, also was extremely kind and kept me informed every step of the way. I would recommend their services 100% !!read more

Nicole Jenkins

16:24 31 Dec 20

If I could give Attormey Kevin Bunn and JoAnne, his amazing paralegal 10 stars I would! When I got injured I needed an Attorney that knew all the laws for Workers Compensation and Mr Bunn new everything I needed for an Attorney to protect me during my case. My injury turned into a horrible pain syndrome called CRPS or RSD and Attorney Kevin Bunn knew how to fight for me while I battled my injury. CRPS is tricky with a work injury and Attorney Kevin Bunn knew all the laws to protect me with that also. Both Attormey Kevin Bunn and his paralegal, Joanne were always there if I needed them to help me. I WOULD SERIOUSLY REFER ANYONE IN A WORK INJURY TO CALL ATTORNEY KEVIN BUNN! Thank you Attorney Kevin Bunn and JoAnne for all your support and legal help I needed to get the settlement I deserved!!!read more

Jonathan Walters

18:58 23 Nov 20

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Tina Dettloff

20:01 14 Sep 20

I live out of state and reached out to Kevin on behalf of my father, who was injured at work. Kevin was kind enough to have multiple conversations with both me and my father, before he had even been hired, to make sure we understood my father's situation and that we were comfortable with him and his plan. From the start, it was very apparent that the well being of his client's is his top priority. Both Kevin and Joanne kept my father up to date on what was going on, what would be happening next, and what he should be doing to help his case. They happily answered every question we sent their way and never made us feel like a bother. Not only was Kevin successfully able to make sure my father was compensated for his injury, but he took the time to meet with us to discuss settlement options and how they would impact my father's next steps in regard to work, health, and quality of life to ensure the best outcome for him. He goes above and beyond and is exactly the kind of guy you want representing you or someone you care about. I cannot say enough good things about Kevin.read more

Daniel Norton

15:59 24 Aug 20

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Melanie Humphries

17:31 03 Jul 20

We are thankful that we found Kevin Bunn due to his high ranking social media reviews! From day one, we were impressed with his expert recommendations and his ability to dissuade our anxieties. His extensive experience and firm command of the legal complexities involved in our case led to successful outcomes with all involved. Of course, we can’t leave out our appreciation of Joanne who provided timely support and communications throughout the case.read more

Lisa Olsen

21:25 16 Mar 20

We were very pleased with Kevin Bunn and his professionalism and honesty throughout our case. Kevin is very easy to talk to and also has a great secretary, Joanne. We would highly recommend Kevin for anyone needing a good worker’s compensation attorney!read more

Joy Hubbard

17:44 19 Feb 20

Excellent services. Mr. Bunn is very personable and attentive. He ensures you receives what is fair to you. Ms. Joanne was greatest. I was referred by someone else, I'm so very grateful. Very pleasedread more

Larry Reeves

16:28 21 Jan 20

Mr. Bunn quickly and competently answered my worker’s compensation question over the telephone. He saved me much money and time and angst. I highly recommend him.read more

Mike Robinette

19:32 19 Nov 19

Working with Mr. Bunn and his Assistant Joanne has been truly a blessing. They have been right with me from the start and have made this whole process easy, even when Worker's Comp was not so easy. Thank you for your time and help..............read more

Patricia Gilmore

23:22 11 Nov 19

Mr Bunn and his assistant Joanne were professional throughout my process which lasted over a year. They always were honest and told me to be patient. My case was recently settled and I was more then happy with the outcome. I always thought they both put my interests ahead of their own regarding my case.read more

Tommy Carter

17:17 29 Oct 19

I was new to Workman's Comp and I was very pleased with the outcome of my case. I felt Kevin Bunn had my best interest at heart. He was very thorough walking me and my wife through the process. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing assistance. All around good guy.read more

Julie Wilson

12:12 07 Aug 19

Mr. Bunn is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in worker's comp. He is very relatable and spoke to us in our own terms, explaining the intricacies of workers comp law without ever speaking down to us or getting frustrated. When we unfortunately had to deal with workers comp I am so grateful we had Mr. Bunn and Joanne on our side.read more

Alex & Julie Wilson

19:28 06 Aug 19

Mr. Bunn has been very honest and very understanding through the whole process of my husband's case from beginning to end. He and his staff worked hard to do the absolute best by my husband and gave him the reins to make his own decisions based own his individual needs. We could not be more grateful to have had Mr. Bunn and his staff on our team.read more

Bryan Avery

18:39 21 Mar 19

Kevin and Joanne were wonderful to work with. Kevin did an outstanding job representing me, and was very professional. I would highly recommend Kevin to anyone that needs a lawyer.read more

larry salisbury

18:27 20 Feb 19

What a great experience I had with Kevin (and JoAnne)! Honest, straight forward. Extremely knowledgeable. Made me feel at ease and informed through the entire process. Brought a sense of comfort that 'Big' Firms would not be able to emulate.read more

James Wachter

19:21 11 Feb 19

Both Mr. Bunn and his assistant JoAnne are very professional and they stay on top of everything. I highly recommend Mr. Bunn to anyone that needs a workers' compensation attorney.read more

Billy Sbani

17:46 02 Nov 18

I needed Information on Worker's comp., So I called Kevin Bunn, found him on Google. We spoke on the phone for about 45 mins. I was amazed at the amount of time we spent talking about my situation. He is very professional, Honest and willing to Help. I will contact him again for more advice. I will definitely be give Kevin's name to my Friends if he is needed.read more

Dinie W.

16:58 19 Oct 18

I did not expect the amount of time and care Mr. Bunn dedicated to our questions and concerns. We visited his office for a consultation and left feeling confident of what we should do regarding our situation. He made sure we understood the process and gave us insight on what to expect. I think everyone should have someone like Mr. Bunn on their side.read more

kevin willis

16:54 19 Oct 18

Excellent experienced workers compensation lawyer. Kevin is very easy to talk to and he knows his stuff.read more

William Veazey

09:55 03 Oct 18

Mr Bunn was great in representing my workers comp case. He and his paralegal (JoAnne) are very knowledgeable and dependable in their representation. Any problems or questions that arise, they are right on it. I am very satisfied and highly recommend Mr Bunn; he got my case settled in a timely manner and at an amount I am satisfied with.read more

Megan Mayer

16:15 06 Sep 18

I appreciate all of the work done by both Kevin and Joanne on my case. I was so stressed out and they helped make it all so simple by being kind, honest, and communicative. They both answered all of my questions and explained things thoroughly at every stage so I knew what to expect. I can't reccomend Kevin Bunn enough as an attorney and all around nice guy! Please consider him if you need help. You won't regret it!read more

Daniel Peterson

19:44 05 Sep 18

My go-to attorney for over 20 years! Kevin has been helped me on a number of different situations over the years because life keeps pitching curve balls. Many times Kevin was able to help me specifically and, on those rare occasions when he couldn't, he always managed to direct me to someone who could help me. I view him as my legal ally.read more

Michael Miller

19:37 27 Aug 18

We met with Kevin about a workmans comp issue. Although he will not be able to represent us in this matter, as the accident took place out of state, he was very generous with his time explaining the law and advising us on future actions to take. He contacted attorneys that may be able to help in the state involved. It's a shame that he will not be representing us as he showed extensive knowledge and the ability to explain the details involved.read more

David Keeffe

18:25 25 Jul 18

My experience with Mr. Bunn has been great. If I had to do it again he would be my first choice. He helped me get a fair settlement and always kept me informed.read more

Marc Tsukayama

13:26 19 Jul 18

I was injured at my workplace last year and went through Workmens' Comp for my medical treatment. At the end of that process I was offered a settlement that I had questions about. Kevin Bunn was referred to me by another lawyer that I trust. Mr Bunn took the time to listen to my story, asked questions that focused on the pertinent information and was able to clear up the questions that I had. He gave me some good solid advice while making me feel comfortable. I will refer anyone to give him a call about any Workmens' Comp questions.read more

James Hart

21:08 07 Jun 18

I shared space with Kevin for several years and saw firsthand how he conducted business and treated his clients. He was honest, ethical, and forthright with his clients. Never hesitated to do the right thing on a case, even if it meant cutting his fees. If you are injured in a workplace accident, I highly recommend you contact Kevin.read more

Tran Tinh Lindberry

20:16 02 May 18

I received great customer service and the communication with me was excellent. They were great with walking me through the process in way that I could understand. Mr. Bunn's paralegal, JoAnne was very helpful. I highly recommend Mr. Bunn to anyone with need of workers' compensation assistance.read more

Corey reed

15:44 28 Mar 18

The entire office staff is exceptional and wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend Mr. Bunn to anyone with workers' compensation needs.read more

Lori James

19:34 23 Mar 18

First of all.. I want to thank God and my daughter to find such an awesome lawyer Mr.Bunn. I was kind of nervous meeting Mr. Bunn for the first time because he would ask me to explain from the beginning about my injury and ask me again the same questions. I have a very heavy accent and I know I speaks very fast at time. Sometime he would ask me the same question over again. So, I said to myself, this is not going to be a good lawyer for me. I found out that he want to know and understand what I was saying. The more I talk to Mr. Bunn the more i understand about the law. He would explain how workers compensation law is all about. The Insurance company was sending me check of what they believe was the right amount every week. Mr.Bunn recover the amount they were sending was wrong. So my weekly check was $150. Short the whole time. Thank you Mr. Bunn!!! Mr. Bunn will fight hard for you and his knowledge of how workers compensation works, it will speak for itself. I also want to thank his paralegal Ms. Joanne for taking my call and answering all questions I may have . she is always polite no matter what day of the week it is. she ask if i want water and always make me feel comfortable. I highly recommend Mr.Bunn as your lawyer if you want results. Other lawyers might be just all talk and no results. He will ask, understand and work hard for you then, get the results that will amaze you ! Lorelei Jamesread more

Annette Beane

21:56 17 Mar 18

Mr Bunn and his assistant Joanne made this horrible experience really easy. Not pleasant as laws and lawyers do not equal fun, but reality. Reality is hard, Mr Bunn proved his knowledge of workers compensation laws and got me through this horrible experience. Hoping to never have to do this again, but I do know I'll ask Mr Bunn to represent me if needed.read more

Anne Lineberry

00:13 16 Mar 18

Words cannot adequately express my gratitude for Kevin Bunn, and his awesome paralegal, Joanne. Kevin is an individual with character traits that a client would want from their attorney. He is kind, knowledgeable, straightforward, tough, professional and honest. When I was injured at work I had NO idea that I was about to embark on a legal battle with an employer whom I had LOVED to work for during the past thirty some years. I am a leader in my field including being National Board Certified. During those years I impacted thousands and had distinguished evaluations. All I wanted was a total knee replacement that my surgeon stated I needed as a result of the injury. I quickly found myself in the very complex world of workers compensation that left me overwhelmed and most importantly unvalued. Kevin made me feel very comfortable and knowledgeable about all the many situations involved in the case. I also feel I learned a lot from him to help others know their own rights as individuals. I traveled over two hours out of town just to get Kevin and I am so glad I did. I got the total knee replacement from the surgeon I wanted and have moved on with my life after close to a two year battle. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone looking for a Workers' Compensation attorney to hire Kevin Bunn!read more

jacob Maples

02:51 10 Mar 18

Mr Bunn and his staff were very polite and took on my case after many other law offices turned it down due to some very special circumstances. I was treated like family and always kept up to date on the status of the case, mr Bunn was very polite and always returned my phone calls or emails. I would highly recommend mr Bunn and his staff.read more

Tina Phillips

12:55 04 Oct 17

Attorney Kevin Bunn and his paralegal JoAnne are amazing!! Both worked very close with me and kept me up to date on all information that was going on in my Workers' Comp case. They both treated me with the utmost respect. Mr. Kevin Bunn was even able to obtained a fair settlement amount for me and I would diffidently recommend him to friends, family or just anyone looking for assistance with a workers' compensation claim. Thank you both again!!read more

Cheryl Mancini

19:13 28 Aug 17

Mr. Bunn went above and beyond helping us with sensitive advice. He was on vacation, and still took the time to go over our concerns. He is very well informed,and cared enough to take the time to explain every detail. I would highly recommend this wonderful attorney.read more

Kurt Kettering

15:06 25 Jul 17

I really appreciate the personal touch Mr. Bunn gave to all aspects of the case. I am very satisfied with the way the case was handled and the outcome received. I would highly recommend Kevin Bunn to anyone in need of help with their workers compensation claim.read more

Jake St. Peter

18:07 19 Jul 17

I've used Kevin in the past and was extremely pleased with the results. Highly recommended and trustworthy attorney.read more

André L. Farmer

17:10 27 Jun 17

I would highly recommend Kevin Bunn. He was very professional and responded promptly to all questions. I am very satisfied with his services and his staff.read more

Daniel Chido

07:23 21 Mar 17

Kevin Bunn is a great lawyer and a great man. I consider myself very lucky and blessed to have had him representing and working for me over the past few years. I found him by word of mouth while I was looking for a lawyer to handle my worker's compensation claim and my application for social security disability. He was one of the only lawyers I found in the area who would handle both of these. I knew from the first time I met him in person that he was the right choice. Kevin is a straightforward, honest, rational, down to earth and very kind person who went above and beyond to help me and to bring forth favorable results on all fronts for my situation. He always explained things well, we were always on the same page before making any moves, and I truly felt like he put me as a person first and foremost, before lawyer fees or anything else like that. I honestly only have positive things to say about Kevin and my experience working with him. Also, his paralegal JoAnne is awesome, and it always cheered me up to hear her voice on the phone. I highly recommend Kevin Bunn to anyone who is searching for top notch representation for their worker's compensation claim or social security disability application. Thank you, Kevin and JoAnne!read more

Terri Perry

21:20 25 Jan 17

Mr. Bunn was straightforward and a highly respected good attorney. I recommend anybody looking for a workers' comp lawyer in NC contact Mr. Bunn. He can represent me any time.read more

Paul Kemper

00:37 31 Oct 16

I have used Kevin, twice for work related cases. Kevin, was open and honest with me and my wife. I highly recommend Kevin Bunn, for any injury claim case. If I ever need anything attorney for an injury I will use him again. His secretary Joanne Latta, was always helpful and friendly to us. Thank you Kevin Bunn for your expertise and help. Paul Kemperread more

shane cargain

19:00 17 Jun 16

One of the best experiences I've had with a lawyer! He gets the money that you deserve and doesn't quit until you are satisfied with the outcome! He knows his stuff when it comes to the law and I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone for workers compensation cases or anything else that involves the law! You can't go wrong with him by your side when you need a good lawyer to battle for you!read more

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