by Kevin Bunn | Jan 4, 2021 | Blog, Disability, Medical - NC Workers' Comp, Settlements
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Kevin Bunn | Feb 24, 2014 | Blog, General NC Workers Comp Info, Medical - NC 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...
by Kevin Bunn | Oct 8, 2013 | Blog, Medical - NC Workers' Comp, Procedure
Medical Treatment in NC Workers’ Comp Cases Many NC workers who have been injured on the job have questions about what treatment is covered by NC workers’ comp, how to go about getting the treatment they need, and how long they are eligible for treatment....
