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Workplace injuries can be stressful and potentially life-altering, affecting your physical and financial well-being. If you cannot work due to an on-the-job injury in North Carolina, you might wonder, “When does workers’ comp start paying lost wages?” Although the workers’ compensation system does provide a portion of your lost wages…