Martha Ramsay
Ramsay Law Firm, P.A.Martha Ramsay is a Board Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist Attorney and Personal Injury Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has fought for the rights of injured workers and individuals for more than 25+ years and settled hundreds of claims for the benefit of her clients. If you have been injured at work or in the car, call today for a free consultation. #voicefortheinjured, #hurtatwork, #askmarthalaw
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- University of Potsdam
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- SUNY Buffalo Law School
- J.D. (1992) | Law
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- The National Trial Lawyers is a peer-nominated award.
- 2017 Trademark Women of Distinction Honors Edition
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- Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist
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- Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group
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- Activities: Serve on the board to help oversee legislation that could benefit workers everywhere.
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An introduction to N.C. Board Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist Attorney Martha Ramsay
An Introduction to Martha Ramsay of Ramsay Law Firm, P.A. in Charlotte, NC.
Can I Get Fired For Fling a Workers' Compensation Claim?
Martha Ramsay of the Ramsay Law Firm, P.A., and Tamara Huckert of Strianese Huckert Law Firm, come together to help answer the question of can you be fired for filing a Workers' Compensation claim.
Can you sue your employer if you've been hurt on the job?
? I believe that employers in North Carolina have a license to kill. There have been a series of decisions under a case called Woodsen, in which the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court have held that unless an employee can show that the employer put them in a position that was substantially certain to cause serious bodily injury or death, they have no claim outside of the Workers’ Compensation Act
How is a Permanent Injury Valued?
? If the doctor finds that you have a permanent injury, you are entitled to compensation for that based upon your ability to return back to work. We have the obligation to show how the injury affected your ability to earn wages.
What if your Workers' Compensation claim is denied?
What if your Workers' Compensation case is denied?
How do you get paid for your time out of work in a Workers' Compensation case?
How do you get paid for your time out of work in a Workers' Compensation case?
- Q. Can a Work Comp patient file a separate Medical Malpractice claim against the WC doctor who caused a secondary injury?
- A: Yes, an injured worker can file a separate medical malpractice claim when the doctor is not an employee of the same company. While often referred to as “WC” doctors, they usually are not employed by the company where the worker was injured or the workers’ compensation carrier. Based on the facts you presented, your permanent damages arising from treatment for your work injury become part of the responsibility of the workers’ compensation carrier. Given the complexity of your situation, I recommend that you consult with a board-certified workers compensation specialist to look at the specific facts in your claim. They should be able to refer you to a medical malpractice attorney and work together for the best result for you.
- Q. Can I file workers comp for an injury that occurred at work while I was still employed there in February ‘19?
- A: You can always file a claim. Whether your claim will be found compensable is the issue. Generally, there is a two year time limit on workers’ compensation claims in North Carolina where the injury is based on an accident. (Occupational diseases have a different time standard). Lawyers call time limits- Statute of Limitations or SOL. It appears that you are past the two year time limit. In some cases, payment of medical treatment by your employer can extend (or toll) the time limit. I recommend that you file your claim immediately, obtain the details of the payment for your medical care and consult with a workers’ compensation specialist. I’m sorry that you are still having problems from your injuries.
- Q. As a NC business owner currently involved in a work comp claim, can the carrier's defense council legally threaten...
- A: I do not know the answer to your question, but it certainly raises many questions and concerns. I would start by contacting the North Carolina Department of Insurance (855-408-1212), the North Carolina Attorney General and the North Carolina State Bar. Your questions appear to involve unfair settlement practices and unfair insurance issuance practices. There is possibly a conflict of interest for the defense attorney as most defense attorneys appear on behalf of both the company and the insurance carrier. I encourage you to reach out to another attorney who can give you better direction. There maybe time limits on these claims, so it is good that you are taking prompt action.
