Non-Compete Agreements And Workers’ Comp Law

Recently the US Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule which bans most non-compete agreements across the country. Experts expect that this action will be challenged by business groups, so the final outcome may not be known for some time. But this is a good time...

Workers’ Comp Laws in North Carolina

In North Carolina, there are three primary sources of workers’ compensation laws. These are the North Carolina General Statutes, the North Carolina Industrial Commission Workers’ Compensation Rules and decisions of the state appellate courts. I’ll discuss each one a...

Back Injury at Work in NC?

When it comes to whether an injury is covered by workers’ comp in North Carolina, back injuries are treated differently from injuries to other body parts. First Let’s look at injuries to body parts other than the back. In general, workplace injuries are covered under...

Attorney Kevin Bunn recertified as a specialist in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law

I am pleased to have been recertified this month as a specialist in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. The recertification was made at the recommendation of the Workers’ Compensation Law Specialty...

Where to File Your Workers’ Comp case.

One of the first questions an injured worker can be faced with is choosing which state to file their workers' compensation claim in. Usually the answer is obvious and easy. If a North Carolina worker is injured in North Carolina, working for a North Carolina company,...

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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State Employees and NC Workers’ Comp

State Employees and NC Workers’ Comp

Employees of the State of North Carolina, including public school teachers, are covered by workers' compensation.  When a State employee is injured in an on-the-job accident or develops an occupational disease the workers' compensation case can be complicated by a...

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Minimum and Maximum Weekly Compensation Rates

When an injured worker qualifies for workers' compensation disability benefits in North Carolina, the amount of the benefit paid weekly is typically two-thirds of his or her pre-injury average weekly wage. However payments are limited to the maximum weekly...

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Suicide in NC Workers’ Comp Cases

Suicide in NC Workers’ Comp Cases

The NC Workers' Compensation Act has long prevented payment of compensation for suicide in NC workers' comp cases.  N.C. Gen. Stat. 97-12. But what about when the the injury itself contributes to the suicide? In other words, when an injured worker kills him or herself...

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Why is my NC workers’ comp check late?

Why is my NC workers’ comp check late?

In my NC workers' comp law office we spend a lot of time answering the question: "Why is my NC workers' comp check late?"  Sometimes I think we spend half our time tracking down late, missing or improperly dated NC workers' comp disability checks for our injured...

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