by Bradley Smith | Jan 13, 2026 | Workers Compensation
If you’re hurt at work in North Carolina and you and your employer disagree about an important part of your workers’ comp case, you can ask for a hearing. To do this, you must fill out and submit a Form 33 – Request for Hearing. Be aware, the process isn’t fast....
by Bradley Smith | Dec 15, 2025 | Workers Compensation
That is where third party claims come in. A third-party claim is a separate case against someone other than your employer or co-worker who caused your injury. You keep your workers’ compensation benefits, and you also hold the at-fault party responsible. This can make...
by Bradley Smith | Dec 5, 2025 | Workers Compensation
When someone gets hurt on the job in North or South Carolina, the first battle is often about status. Are you an employee or an independent contractor? That label can decide whether you get medical care, wage replacement, and disability benefits. The situation becomes...
by Bradley Smith | Oct 10, 2025 | Workers Compensation
A clincher settlement is another way to settle a South Carolina workers’ compensation claim. This differs from a Form 16A settlement. The critical difference between a Form 16A and a clincher is that a clincher is final. In exchange for a negotiated lump-sum payment,...
by Bradley Smith | Oct 1, 2025 | Workers Compensation
In South Carolina, a Form 16A workers’ compensation settlement is one option for injured workers who have finished treatment. They must have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI). When an injured worker reaches MMI, i.e., the stage when the treating doctor...
by Bradley Smith | Aug 1, 2025 | Workers Compensation
If you’ve been injured at work in North Carolina or South Carolina, you know the path to workers’ compensation benefits can be challenging. Disputes with employers or insurance companies are common. Fortunately, there’s a powerful and efficient tool...
