Your North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Getting hurt at work happens across all job industries. Work accidents can lead to stressful and painful physical impairments. You may not know how you will afford your medical expenses, especially while being unable to work and support your family. If you suffered a work-related injury, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to pay for these expenses and others.
Navigating The Challenges Of Workplace Injuries
We represent clients in injury claims resulting from accidents or hazardous conditions, assist with occupational illnesses linked to workplace exposures, and guide individuals through the appeals process for denied claims.
Additionally, we pursue third-party claims for further compensation and help clients navigate eligibility for both temporary and permanent disability benefits,with the goal of ensuring they receive the financial support necessary for their recovery.
Who Is Eligible For Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina?
If You Can Answer "YES" To The Following Questions You May Be Eligible For Workers’ Comp In North Carolina:
- Were you injured on the job/at your workplace?
- Did you report the injury to your employer orally and in writing immediately and in any event within 30 days?
- Does your employer have at least 3 employees?
- Does your employer carry workers’ comp insurance?
Sometimes workers get pushback from their employer when they shouldn’t. Most employees across the state are eligible for workers’ comp benefits. If you think you’re being wrongfully denied benefits, contact our workers’ compensation lawyers for help.
Because workers’ comp is a no-fault system of insurance, you don’t have to prove someone else was at fault for the incident that injured you; but you must have sustained the injury while performing your job, even if it involved a car accident while driving a company vehicle. An employer who does not carry this insurance but who is supposed to may be breaking the law and subject to severe penalties.
Your Work Injury Consultation at Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers
With over 150+ years of combined experience, consulting our attorneys immediately after an injury or development of illness can help us build a case for the maximum benefits you are entitled to under no-fault work injury insurance. We offer detailed advice on each step in the claims filing or appeals process and even offer suggestions on the proper specialists and medical doctors to see for treatment.
Workers’ Compensation FAQs
There are many details that go into workers’ compensation cases. Getting a workers’ comp claim approved can be quite complicated for those who are also dealing with the consequences of the injuries or illness they suffered due to their work environment.
For this reason, we have compiled a few of the most common questions our clients have had regarding their North Carolina workers’ compensation cases. Read on to learn more about the specifics of workers’ compensation benefits in our state.
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We Will Fight For The Benefits You Deserve
Navigating workers’ compensation law can be challenging, and it’s often unclear what questions to ask an attorney or whether to pursue a private lawsuit. This no-fault insurance provides benefits regardless of who caused the accident, but without legal representation, there’s no one to advocate for your best interests. Employers and insurance companies aim to settle cases quickly and minimize payouts.
Our experienced attorneys are on your side and dedicated to maximize the compensation you receive. It is important to choose a skilled North Carolina workers’ comp attorney who will fight aggressively on your behalf. When you retain us as your lawyers, we will make work toward making sure you get the proper medical treatment you need. We’ll work to make toward making sure you are reimbursed for your out-of-pocket expenses and the costs of any medication you are prescribed for your injury or illness. We’ll be here to negotiate settlements and to work toward maximizing your compensation.