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It’s easy to get frustrated with your workers’ comp claim. You’re not alone. Delays, restrictions, and tough assignments can make quitting feel like the only option—but it could be one of the costliest mistakes you make.

In this episode of The Verdict, Clarke Speaks and Brian Groesser explain why voluntarily quitting your job during an active workers’ compensation claim almost always hurts your case. They discuss how quitting cuts off your weekly benefits, removes your leverage in mediation, and can leave you with no income for months while waiting on a hearing.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🚫 Don’t quit – Voluntarily quitting usually stops your weekly checks immediately.

⚖️ Leverage matters – Ongoing benefits give you bargaining power in mediation.

⏳ Litigation delays – Filing for benefits can take 9–12 months without income.

🕵️ Carrier tactics – Unpleasant work assignments may be designed to make you quit.

📞 Consult first – Always talk to an attorney before walking away from your job.

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What happens if you get hurt on the job and your employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance?

In this episode of The Verdict, Clarke Speaks and Brian Groesser unpack the challenges employees face when an employer fails to carry required coverage. Brian explains the role of the “uninsured docket,” why recovery is often limited, and how employers sometimes hide behind “ghost policies” that look valid but offer no real protection.

If you’re wondering whether you’re protected at work, or what to do if your employer doesn’t have the coverage they should, we’ll give you the information you need today.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

⚖️ Uninsured docket – Injured workers can pursue claims, but recovery is often limited.

🚩 Ghost policies – Fake or hollow coverage that protects contractors, not employees.

🛠️ High-risk industries – Construction is the most common area for missing coverage.

🔍 Verify coverage – Use the NC Industrial Commission website to check employer insurance.

📞 Get help early – Attorneys can confirm coverage and guide you before problems arise.

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Getting hurt on the job is stressful enough, but what if your employer refuses to file your workers’ comp claim?

Today we’re talking about what really happens when an employer ignores an injury report or tries to pay you off under the table. Brian breaks down the official triggers for a claim, like $400 in medical expenses or more than one missed day of work, and why insurance carriers can’t act if they never hear about your injury.

From HR stonewalling to outright payoffs, Clarke and Brian explain your rights, the proper forms to file, and why having an attorney step in early ensures you don’t get taken advantage of.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

📝 Claim triggers – $400+ in medical bills or more than one missed workday requires a claim.

🚫 Employer silence – If they don’t tell the carrier, your benefits never start.

💵 Illegal payoffs – Employers cannot legally offer money to avoid filing a claim.

📞 Go to HR – Ask for the workers’ comp carrier info directly.

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