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Aaron C. Hemmings & Kelley A. Stevens - Attorneys At Law of Raleigh, North Carolina (NC)
   

Every day, thousands of working people in North Carolina are injured in their workplace. The laws governing workers' compensation claims are complicated and there is no one to assist an injured worker through the maze of forms and procedures until the worker hires a lawyer.

When an employee is injured while performing their duties at work, or where an employee develops an occupational disease, the employee has the right to make a workers' compensation claim with the employer's insurance carrier. Unlike a personal injury lawsuit, you are not required to prove that your employer caused your injuries in order to collect workers' compensation benefits.

Workers' compensation injuries and illnesses may include back injuries, neck injuries, brain injuries, shoulder injuries, head injuries, burns, electrocution, injuries from assaults, as well as disfigurement and death. It can include occupational diseases like asbestos exposure as well as carpal tunnel syndrome, chemical burns, and toxic exposure.

Workers' compensation benefits may include payment of medical expenses, medical supplies and prescriptions, payment of compensation for days missed, temporary total disability benefits, permanent partial disability benefits, permanent and total disability benefits, reimbursement of travel (mileage) to certain authorized appointments, payment for scars, job training, vocational assistance in returning to the same job or other employment, rehabilitation and death benefits if an employee died as a result of a work related injury.

When you make a workers' compensation claim, your employer, or its insurance carrier, pays for, and chooses, the medical providers you may see. Typically, your employer will direct your medical care and will choose your physician. However, as you are the one receiving the treatment, you may petition the Industrial Commission to change physicians or approve of a physician that you choose, if good reasons exists.

The workers' compensation laws in the state of North Carolina govern workplace injuries and occupational diseases. The North Carolina Industrial Commission acts as the court system for all workers' compensation claims in the state.

If you are injured on the job, you may also have a claim against a person or company that caused your injury. A good example is when you are driving a car or truck while on the job, and you are involved in an accident where another driver is at fault. In this case, you may be able to recover personal injury damages as well as workers' compensation benefits.

At the law firm of Hemmings & Stevens, PLLC, your claim will be handled by an attorney with extensive experience in handling workers' compensation claims. We are committed to assisting injured workers, and their families, with their claim in order to ensure that all benefits are received.

The Industrial Commission requires specific forms and documents to be used in the administration of these claims. An experienced attorney can assist you in navigating what can be a complicated process and ensure your rights are protected and maximum and fair compensation is received.

If you live in Benson and have questions or concerns about a workers' compensation claim, please contact the North Carolina Workers' Compensation lawyers at Hemmings & Stevens, PLLC today. We offer free initial consultations at your home in Benson or over the phone. We work on a contingent fee basis, which means there are no fees unless we make a recovery for you. For assistance, call us at (919) 277.0161.

This article regarding workers' compensation for residents of Benson is for informational purposes only and is not legal or medical advice. You may need to seek the advice of a workers' compensation lawyer at the law firm of Hemmings & Stevens, PLLC, that has experience in these matters, to help you, if you have a workers' compensation claim.

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Hemmings & Stevens PLLC Law Firm Hemmings & Stevens PLLC
5613 Duraleigh Road
Suite 111
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 277-0161