If you are a worker who was injured in an accident in your workplace, you may be entitled to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits. Your rights after a workplace injury are narrowly defined by the General Statutes; however, a large body of case law has developed explaining these statutes. Compensable workplace injuries include most back or hernia injuries, regardless of the cause, other injuries caused by accident and occupational diseases such as black lung, brown lung and other diseases peculiar to a certain industry.
The North Carolina Department of Labor promotes the health, safety and general welfare of over 4 million workers at over 238,000 businesses in this state. Whether you suffer from physical, emotional, mental disabilities or occupational-related disease, your employer provided insurance should give financial support. The laws require that your employer, or your employer's insurance company, compensate you, or your family, for injuries or death that occur during the performance of your job. Under the Workers’ Compensation program, you may be entitled to benefits that include:
- Weekly benefits while you are temporarily totally disabled and unable to work.
- Payment of your medical expenses.
- Weekly payments or a lump sum payment for partial or total disability resulting from a work related injury.
If you have been hurt while on the job, immediately report the injury to your employer
and the North Carolina Industrial Commission. If you
have had a serious injury, do not settle your case
without the advice of any attorney who practices in
this area.
You may benefit from having a firm represent you
that also handles Social Security Disability claims,
for which you may be qualified.
If you need help with your Workers’ Compensation claim, call us today. Our team of attorneys, legal assistants, a professional investigator and a registered nurse will analyze and discuss your case with you in easy to understand terms. Remember, our initial consultation is always free and we will work for you on a contingency fee basis.
We will only collect attorney's fees if there is a
monetary recovery of funds. At Keel O’Malley,
L.L.P., we are dedicated to protecting your right to Workers’ Compensation. Please contact us at (252) 823-2266 or toll free at (800) 755-1987. You can also
submit an online
questionnaire. It is important to remember that the Statutes of Limitations law dictates a limited window in which to file a claim, so please take action today.