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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What if my employer does not have Workers’ Comp in North Carolina?
I am often asked "what do I do if my employer does not have workers' comp in North Carolina?"  As noted in the previous section, an employer that is covered by the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act must either purchase insurance or qualify as...
Timing is everything … when protecting your work comp rights.
Thank you to Michigan workers' comp lawyer Jeffrey Kaufman for contributing this well written and informative blog on when to consult a workers' comp lawyer: Timing is everything … when protecting your work comp rights Big thanks to Kevin Bunn for...
Can I sue my employer in North Carolina? | Workers’ Compensation NC
I am often asked, "can I sue my employer in North Carolina?" If the employer and the employee are both covered by the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act then the workers’ compensation system in North Carolina provides the “exclusive remedy” for the...
Kevin Bunn Co-Chairs NC Workers’ Comp Roundtable
On Friday, March 7, Kevin Bunn co-chaired the 19th Annual NC Workers' Comp Roundtable held at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice offices in Raleigh.  Many thanks to co-chair Valerie Johnson and to all the speakers, including Matt Slotkin, Jim Hart,...
NC Volunteer Firefighters, Other First Responders Can Get Workers Comp
Generally, NC workers' comp only covers employees. However NC volunteer firefighters, volunteer rescue squads and the other first responders are an exception. North Carolina General Statute 97-2 brings many first responder volunteers into the...
The Independent Contractor Trap – NC Workers’ Compensation
Employees can be expensive. In addition to providing workers’ compensation coverage for their employees, employers are required to pay payroll taxes on their employee’s wages and to withhold additional payroll taxes from their employee’s paychecks. Employers must...
NC Workers’ Compensation Rules for Truck Drivers
This blog will discuss the special NC workers' compensation rules for truck drivers. So let's start with the controlling North Carolina statute. North Carolina General Statute §97-19.1 provides: (a) An individual in the interstate or intrastate carrier industry who...
Contractors, Subs & Ghost Policies | NC Workers’ Comp Law
There is probably more bad information about contractors, subcontractors and Ghost Policies than any other area of NC Workers' Comp Law. Let's start with the key statute, NC Gen Stat § 97.19, and then work our way around to ghost policies. North Carolina General...
Who is covered by NC workers’ compensation?
I am frequently asked who is covered by workers' compensation in North Carolina.  In general, workers' compensation applies to employees who work for a business that is required to provide coverage. Workers’ compensation benefits in North Carolina are paid only to...
The Key Principles of NC Workers’ Compensation
Beginning with Wisconsin in 1911, and ending with Mississippi in 1948, every state in the United States adopted a system of workers’ compensation providing medical and wage replacement benefits for workers who suffer job related injuries or illnesses. North...
Independent Contractors in NC Workers’ Compensation
Congress is investigating the issue of employers classifying employees as "independent contractors" in order to skirt workers' compensation and wage laws. Â It will be interesting to see the effect, if any, on Independent Contractors in NC Workers' Compensation....
Mediation in NC Workers’ Compensation Cases
MEDIATION IN NC WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASES Mediation in NC Workers' Compensation Cases is an attempt to settle a dispute by use of an independent person to aid the parties in the resolution of their disagreement.  The advantage of mediation is it gives the parties an...