THE BASICS OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW AND PROCEDURES North Carolina Guide (Originally posted by M. Travis Payne July 9, 2014)
https://edelsteinpayne.com THE BASICS OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW AND PROCEDURES Originally posted by M. Travis Payne July 9, 2014 I. TYPES OF CLAIMS: There are two kinds of claims, occupational injuries and occupational diseases. There are special requirements for each. A. Occupational injuries 1. The injury must arise out of work. 2. For all parts of the body except for the spine (back or neck) or hernias, the injury must be the result of an ACCIDENT . If the injury occurs as a result of just doing your normal routine work activity, then it is not covered . a) Just about anyth...