Helping People Rebuild Their Lives After Injury
Coming down with a work-related illness can be devastating for your entire family. When you need help securing the compensation that will help you recover without financial anxiety, speak with a Greenville workplace illness lawyer.
If you have to take time off from work so you can focus on recovering from an occupational illness, your family will more than likely be impacted by the resulting lack of income. Fortunately, North Carolina requires nearly all employers to provide their employees with workers compensation benefits should they suffer from a work-related injury or illness.
Your Greenville work illness lawyer at Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers, PA will do what it takes to get your workers comp claim approved. Having an experienced lawyer on your side can make all the difference in the success of your case.
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, ensuring they receive the financial support necessary for their recovery.
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When You Will Be Eligible for Workers Comp for a Work Illness
What You Need to Know About Your Benefits
- Medical Coverage: Workers' comp insurance should cover all medical expenses related to your work-related illness.
- Wage Replacement: You may receive two-thirds of your average weekly earnings before your illness.
- Duration of Benefits: The length of benefits depends on your impairment rating and expected recovery time.
- Support While Recovering: Workers' compensation ensures financial assistance while you're unable to work.
Employees who become sick, whether it’s due to stress in the workplace or being exposed to harmful substances, will be entitled to workers compensation benefits as long as their illness was caused by the conditions of their work environment.
From the first day you begin working for your employer, you will become eligible for workers comp benefits in the event of an illness or injury, although many employees incorrectly believe they need to work full-time hours or be employed with the company for a certain amount of time.
Employees who were committing a crime, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or violating their company’s code of conduct may not qualify for benefits. You can also expect your claim to be denied if you failed to report your illness to your employer within thirty days of your diagnosis.
How You Can File an Appeal
Insurance companies are notorious for wrongfully denying workers comp claims. If you find yourself facing a denial, you can request a hearing in front of the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC), which will examine the details of your claim and the extent of your illness to determine whether the insurance company’s denial should stick.
Leading up to mediation and a possible hearing, your work illness lawyer in Greenville will gather evidence and investigate your diagnosis to build a compelling case for the workers comp benefits you know you deserve. We’ll do what it takes to convince the other side to come to a fair and reasonable decision regarding your workers comp benefits.
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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