North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Blog
October 20th, 2009
When you choose a lawyer at random you are taking a big risk. Choosing the right lawyer for you and for your current needs is much like choosing a doctor. You don’t just say “a doctor’s a doctor” and go to a cardiologist for cancer treatments; you go to a doctor who specializes in treating cancer patients. When you have a legal issue you want that same kind of specialization. Your Workers’ Compensation lawyer should be knowledgeable and experienced in Workers’ Compensation law and should have a track record of success with Worker’s Compensation cases.
You may even be wondering if you need an attorney at all. Technically, you can try to go through the process on your own. It is not a lawsuit. However, it can be very complex. More importantly, you are going to be up against the insurance company, and you can be sure that the insurance company will have a team of lawyers on their side.
If you have already started the process on your own, you can still choose to work with a lawyer. If your claim has been denied, you should contact a lawyer right away. You have the right to appeal and you will have a limited time to do so. If you have been offered a settlement, a Workers’ Compensation lawyer can review the offer and help you decide if it is fair or if you should be receiving more.
If you are considering a Workers’ Compensation claim, in North Carolina, or if you are already involved in the process, please contact an experienced Workers’ Compensation attorney at White and Stradley today to find out if we are the right firm for you.
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September 28th, 2009
Workers’ Compensation laws apply even when you are not at your normal place of business. If you are travelling for the benefit of your employer and you are injured, you may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits.
Defining work-related travel can be complicated. Travelling by car, bus, airplane or other means of transportation during a business trip is considered job-related travel. As strange as it may sound, your commute to and from work is not.
Traveling for the benefit of your employer or in the course of your job would also include travel to meetings, running errands, making deliveries, and anything that you must do in the course of your job. It can even include driving to social events if your employer requires that you attend.
If you are injured while on a business trip and are injured doing non-business related activity, your injury may still be covered under Workers’ Compensation. For example, if you were to slip and fall in the shower in your hotel room, it would be considered a job related injury. Even injuries that you incur while out shopping for souvenirs or during other leisure activities you participate in during your business trip may be covered.
Many workers never receive benefits because they do not realize they should file a claim for these types of injuries. If you are not sure if your injuries fall under Workers’ Compensation law, the experienced Workers’ Compensation attorneys at White and Stradley can help you determine whether or not you have a claim. Please contact us today to learn more.
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August 21st, 2009
Workplace injuries run the gamut from minor cuts and bruises to long-term and even fatal health conditions that do not even begin to show symptoms until years after the initial cause of injury takes place. Many people who suffer from work-related injuries and illnesses are not aware that they can get help with their medical bills and other financial losses through Workers’ Compensation benefits without having to sue their employer.
Accidents can lead to severe injuries such as:
You can also be injured on the job without any accident occurring. Exposure to toxic substances can cause immediate and long-term health problems. Some of these problems may not even become noticeable until decades later. For instance, asbestos-related diseases typically do not show symptoms until 25 years after exposure, but once the symptoms arise, the disease can be fatal in a very short time and require expensive treatments for the remainder of your life.
Other working conditions can also cause injuries. Repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, can be very painful and difficult to correct. Exposure to noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Although you may not realize it, you may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits for these types of workplace injuries.
Successfully pursuing a Workers’ Compensation claim can help you get the care that you need to recover from workplace injuries, and when a full recovery is not possible it can pay for the adjustments that you must make in your life to live with your injuries.
Please, contact White and Stradley, LLP in Raleigh, Durham, Goldsboro, Greenville, Kinston, Lumberton, Fayetteville, Rocky Mount, and Tarboro, North Carolina, to find out if your injuries are covered by workers’ compensation.
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July 30th, 2009
Many people who are injured on the job fail to file Workers’ Compensation claims because they do not understand what Workers’ Compensation really is, what it is not, and what makes someone eligible to potentially receive benefits.
A Workers’ Compensation claim is an insurance claim. Employers are required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover the expenses of job-related injuries for the protection of their employees and themselves. It means that employers do no have to pay for your injuries out-of-pocket, which is something many employers cannot afford to do.
A Workers’ Compensation claim is not a lawsuit against your employer, nor is it an application for government assistance.
You may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits if you were injured on the job during an obvious incident, such as an accident. You may also be eligible if you have immediate or long-term injuries caused by work-related exposure such as to toxic chemicals or noise, or if you have repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Workers’ Compensation benefits are available to you even if your employer was not to blame for your injuries. You co not have to prove fault to receive your benefits.
Filing a Workers’ Compensation claim is more than just a necessary formality. The benefits can save you and your family from serious financial harm. Your benefits can cover your medical bills, rehabilitation, and your lost wages while you recover or if you are permanently disabled.
If you have been injured on the job, in North Carolina, the experienced workers’ compensation attorneys at White and Stradley can help. Please contact us to learn more about workers’ compensation benefits and how we can help you get the compensation that you need and deserve.
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July 9th, 2009
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