Workers Compensation Police Officer Injury Claims
Police officers put their lives on the line to protect the public every day they go to work. We have represented police officers who have been injured on duty and we take great pride in doing so. If you have been injured in the line of duty, we are dedicated to helping you obtain the compensation and benefits you deserve. As with other city and state employee workers’ compensation claims, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you are injured on the job.
Workers’ Comp Benefits
If you are injured on the job and can’t return to duty, you are entitled to (1) Medical Care and Rehabilitation, (2) a portion of your Lost Wages, and (3) compensation for any Permanent Injury.
Report Your Workers’ Comp Injury
If you have been injured on duty, you have options. It is important to report your injury to your employer as soon as possible. We can help you navigate the complex legal and medical procedures required in a workers’ compensation case.
About Your Workman’s Compensation Claim
To learn more about your comp claim in North Carolina, please see the following articles:
• Starting a Workers’ Compensation Claim in North Carolina
• About the NC Industrial Commission
• Key Workers’ Compensation Terms
• Workers’ Comp Forms
• Settling Your Workers’ Comp Case
• Workers Comp FAQ
• Workers’ Compensation Attorney Fees
Injured Police Officer Attorneys in Raleigh NC
If you have trouble understanding workers’ compensation terms or navigating the workers’ compensation system, contact the North Carolina workers’ compensation attorneys at the law firm of Hemmings & Stevens, PLLC today. We offer free initial consultations and work on a contingent fee basis, which means there are no fees unless we make a recovery for you. To schedule a free consultation with us to discuss your specific injury, e-mail us or call us at 919.277.0161. Based in Raleigh, we handle workers’ compensation claims statewide.