What is a “medical only” claim?
This type claim means that there is no more than one day of lost time, no disfigurement or impairment, and no more than $2000.00 in medical expenses. The North Carolina Industrial Commission does not require the employer/carrier to submit the Form 19 for these claims, so there is no Industrial Commission file number created. The injured worker must file a Form 18 to create an I.C. file number in order to settle a dispute or request a hearing.