Understanding the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act

The Workers' Compensation Act of North Carolina is a state-required program that compensates an employee for a work-related injury.  This insurance program is intended to cover the total medical costs of an injured worker, as well as a portion of any lost wages.  Unfortunately, insurance companies and employers sometimes try to get away with paying less than they should for workers' compensation claims.

If you feel you aren't getting the full compensation you deserve, contact Joe Miller, Esq., an experienced North Carolina workers' compensation attorney, toll-free at 877-622-8656.  

Most North Carolina workplace injuries are typically covered under workers' compensation, such as falling on the job, items falling from overhead, or blowing out your back by lifting. In order to have a legitimate North Carolina workers' compensation claim, injured workers need to prove they were hurt on-the-job. The workers' compensation program is somewhat difficult and complex, but it is important to understand that a work-related accident does not need to be the fault of your employer. Your claim may be denied if your employer or insurance company can prove that the injury was purposely self-inflicted or a crime was committed.

Because of the "no fault" system, you merely have to provide evidence that you were hurt on the job. It doesn't matter if the injury was caused by you, your employer, co-worker, hazardous chemicals, or a defective product.  It is important to submit a claim as soon as possible and seek medical attention if your injuries are serious, such as head trauma, brain injury, broken bones, back injury, knee injury, paralysis, or loss of limbs.   

Helping Injured Workers for Over Two Decades
If you have been seriously injured at work, it is essential to contact an experienced North Carolina work injury lawyer so you can start receiving the highest compensation possible for your injury. At the Accidental Injury Advocates, Joe Miller Esq. will work with you, your employer, and their insurance company to make sure your claim is handled appropriately, with care. 

Attorney Joe Miller has helped many construction workers, factory workers, maintenance workers, manufacturing workers, loggers, and even office workers in North Carolina receive compensation for work-related injuries. Sometimes an employer doesn't provide ample compensation for your injuries. If this occurs, contact the Accidental Injury Advocates and Joe Miller, Esq. will work hard to get your North Carolina insurance claim successfully settled.

Occupations with High Injury Rate
Many jobs that involve physical labor are high risk and can lead to serious injuries for workers. Based on a recent report from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there were approximately 3.5 million people in the private industry that were injured at work in 2008 and 5,071 workplace fatalities nationwide. Construction workers had the highest fatality rate, although fatalities in the fishing, logging, farming, forestry, and manufacturing occupations rose significantly this same year.  

These high risk jobs hold a greater chance for injuries; unfortunately, many North Carolina occupational accidents can lead to fatalities. If your spouse was killed as a result of a work-related accident, you and your children may be entitled to benefits under the workers' compensation system, including monetary compensation, burial, and funeral costs. The loss of a loved one is devastatingly heartbreaking, often leaving a family without financial support. Even though money doesn't eliminate the loss, our justice system allows the family to pursue monetary compensation. Because of the severity of this situation, it is important to have an experienced North Carolina occupational injury attorney on your side to get your family the maximum compensation possible.

Contact Joe Miller, Esq., a North Carolina injury attorney, at 877-622-8656 (Toll Free) for a free consultation.

Communities We Represent
The Accidental Injury Advocates represent injured workers in Northeast North Carolina in the cities of Manteo, Elizabeth City, Edenton, Hertford, Greenville, South Mills, Moyock, Currituck, Camden, Maple, Windsor, Williamston, Rocky Mount, Roanoke Rapids, Scotland Neck, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Duck and throughout the Outer Banks.  We cover cases in the counties of Dare County, Pitt County, Pasquotank County, Chowan County, Hertford County, Perquimans County, Halifax County, Gates County, Washington County, Tyrell County, Camden County, and throughout North Carolina.

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