Do I Need An Attorney for My Workers’ Compensation Case?

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The decision to hire an attorney is often based on the severity of the worker’s injury. If the injury is limited to a sprained ankle or broken wrist that is expected to heal with limited future medical treatment, the employee may choose not to hire an attorney to represent him in the workers’ compensation claim. However, employees that suffer back injuries, head injuries or traumatic injuries to a limb will usually benefit from hiring an attorney to assist with the workers’ compensation case.

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How Much Is My Workers’ Compensation Case Worth?

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The amount of a workers’ compensation settlement may vary greatly depending on the case. The settlement is limited by North Carolina law and depends on the severity of the injury and the body part(s) injured in the accident.

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What Is An Upset Bid Period?

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An upset bid period is a time period that exists after a foreclosure sale. In North Carolina, after the sale of a property in a foreclosure there are ten (10) days for another party to offer a higher bid on the property or for the owner of the property to file a bankruptcy to stop the foreclosure.

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What is a Reverse Mortgage?

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A reverse mortgage is a loan borrowed against the equity in your home. You must be at least 62 years old to qualify for a reverse mortgage, so it is often used by people of retirement age to supplement Social Security or other retirement income.

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What Is Form 30D In North Carolina Workers’ Compensation?

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When you are involved in an accident that occurs on the job, there are a number of necessary worker’s compensation forms that need to be completed and then submitted to the appropriate office. One of these forms is called Form 30D.

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What Is A Form 42 in Workers’ Compensation?

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A Form 42 is an application for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem, a person the court appoints to represent the best interests of a child or someone who is incompetent in a case. This form is used when a plaintiff in a case is an infant or an incompetent person that has no general or testamentary guardian (A person named in a will to serve as a guardian).

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