We will be glad to speak with you about your case.
We offer free consultations, so there is no charge to see if we can help you with your case. In a consultation, we can answer your specific questions. However, here are the top ten questions frequently asked by our clients:
No! We don't get paid until you get paid.
No. The law states that you cannot be fired for filing a claim. In addition, it is the workers' compensation insurance company, not your employer that pays for your treatment and benefits.
Depends on your injury, your treatment and your recovery. In most instances, we need people to reach maximum medical improvement before their case is settled. Each case is unique, so we can give you a better idea about your particular case when you call.
Every case is unique. There is no fixed value for a particular type of injury. We can speak with you about case valuation, but in general, there are several things that affect value: injury type, permanent injury, level of disability or impairment, your average weekly wage, the cost of future medical treatment, value of future lost wages, etc. Other factors include your age, any permanent disfigurement and whether you are able to return back to work following your recovery.
Please see our section on benefits. In general, injured workers are entitled to receive medical treatment for their injuries and weekly indemnity payments (2/3 of average weekly wage) while they are unable to work. Medical treatment includes physical therapy and prescriptions. Although technically not a "benefit", clients may be able to receive a lump sum cash settlement at the conclusion of their case.
Yes, the insurance company gets to determine who treats you for your injuries. If the insurance company's doctor isn't doing a good job, we can ask the Industrial Commission for a new doctor to be appointed as your treating physician.
No. Workers' Compensation is not a fault-driven system. You need to prove that you were injured in the "course and scope" of your employment in order to qualify for workers' compensation coverage.
Yes, but only if you can do so without further injuring yourself. Any return to work should be pre-approved by your treating doctor and your lawyer.
All employers in North Carolina with three or more employees are required by law to carry workers' compensation insurance. This is for your protection and the insurance is intended to help you when you are injured on the job.
All employers in North Carolina with three or more employees are required by law to carry workers' compensation insurance. This is for your protection and the insurance is intended to help you when you are injured on the job.
