Legal Question in Personal Injury in North Carolina

I received injuries at work in 2003 that resulted in two surgeries. I settled a small workers comp suit. I am totally disabled because of this and recently informed I must have more surgery. Can I still sue the employer right out?


Asked on 8/10/10, 3:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bob Bollinger Bollinger Law Firm PC

No. Work comp was your only option. How did you settle it? A "clincher" or on form agreements? If you did it on form agreements, you may be able to reopen it for medical coverage. Cases arising before July 5, 1994 had lifetime medical coverage.

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Answered on 8/19/10, 1:27 pm


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