Tryon Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Understanding your rights under North Carolina’s workers’ compensation laws is an important part of receiving the benefits you should have. However, for someone who does not deal with these laws regularly, comprehending all the rules and regulations is a significant challenge.

Our Tryon workers’ compensation lawyer is ready to help your case move forward. We understand how important it is for our clients to receive benefits after an injury at work, and we take our role in your case very seriously. Our attorney team can help with workers’ compensation cases in several ways.  You can learn more during a free consultation with us.

Who Qualifies for Workers’ Compensation?

If you suffered injuries on the job in Tryon, you likely qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. According to the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC), all businesses with three or more employees must have workers’ compensation insurance.

However, there are some exceptions, such as government employees and some agricultural workers. Our attorney can answer any questions you may have about your eligibility.

Covered injuries are those that occur under the scope of your employment. Therefore, you cannot seek benefits under workers’ compensation for injuries that happen outside the workplace, even if they prevent you from working.

For a legal consultation with a workers’ compensation lawyer serving Tryon, call 828.286.3866

Benefits Available Under Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina

The Workers’ Compensation Act is a North Carolina law that covers all aspects of workers’ compensation, including determining which benefits you could receive when filing a successful claim.

When you hire the attorney team at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, we will work as hard as possible to help you receive the benefits you are due. Receiving these benefits can provide significant financial assistance for your family when you cannot earn your salary. If your injury leaves you needing medical care and prevents you from working, our lawyers are ready to help.

Wage Reimbursement

When you cannot work because of injuries you suffered at the workplace, you can try to receive a reimbursement of some of your wages under workers’ compensation. Under the law, you are only eligible for wage compensation once your disability exceeds 21 days. You also are only eligible to receive two-thirds of your normal weekly wage.

Sometimes, your wage compensation does not start as early as it should. You also may find disagreements regarding when your wage reimbursement should stop. For example, the insurer may believe you can return to work earlier than you think you can. Our lawyer team will help with these situations.

Medical Cost Reimbursement

After you suffer an injury at your Tryon employer’s worksite, you must seek prompt medical treatment. You also must show you suffered an injury that leaves you unable to work. This allows you to file a workers’ compensation claim. Your workers’ compensation benefits should cover all necessary work-injury-related treatment, including:

• Emergency department care
• Medical procedures
• Physical therapy
• Medications and medical equipment
• Hospital stays
• Follow up treatments
• Medical travel expenses

Always tell your doctor if your injuries are related to a work accident so that it results in filing the proper paperwork. You then need to make sure you follow are the state’s rules regarding seeking medical treatment going forward.

If you do not follow the rules, you could end up with a denial of the reimbursement for your medical costs. Our legal team can help you understand the rules and maintain your eligibility for workers’ compensation.

Disability Settlement

After a particularly serious accident, you may end up with some sort of disability. You also could face be facing an uncertain future if you were exposed to a dangerous substance while at your North Carolina job.

If your injury or illness creates a disability that leaves you unable to use certain parts of your body, you could seek a disability claim as part of your workers’ compensation judgment. This disability judgment may compensate you for an inability to work in the same job going forward..

It also may provide compensation for ongoing medical bills you may have related to your injury. Our attorney will provide the evidence required to help you work toward receiving disability payments under workers’ compensation.

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We Will Help You with Workers’ Compensation Claim Denials

Unfortunately, the law’s gray areas can delay or derail a workers’ compensation claim. You may think you have a legitimate claim, but an insurer may see it differently and issue you a denial.

The NCIC oversees and administers the state’s workers’ compensation act. It can hear cases involving disputes with the insurer, working toward the fastest settlement possible. Our team will figure out the reason for your denial and help you fight for the benefits you need.

Understanding Why Your Tryon N.C. Workers’ Compensation Claim Was Denied

Our lawyer will represent you in any dispute or in a denial hearing, presenting your side of the case professionally. We understand how the commission works and are ready to apply our experience in past cases to your advantage.

We can help you understand why you saw a denial of your claim. We then can work with you to find the evidence we need to persuade the commission to reverse the decision. These types of cases can be quite complex.

Missing Worker’s Compensation Deadlines Can Affect Your Case

Workers’ compensation cases have numerous specific deadlines that you must follow to keep your case moving forward. Some of the reasons employees miss deadlines in workers’ compensation cases include:

• Not understanding the rules about deadlines
• Failing to alert the employer to the injury promptly
• Submitting the forms to the wrong place
• Completing the wrong forms
• Filling out the forms incorrectly or providing incomplete information

Hiring our attorney team early in the process gives us the chance to advise you about the deadlines that apply to your case right away.

Be Sure to Disclose All Relevant Information

After a workplace injury, you will need to disclose exactly how the injury occurred and information about any past injuries you had. Failing to include any of this information on your form could lead to a denial of your claim—the insurer may accuse you of lying or of purposely trying to withhold information.

We can help you avoid this situation by asking you questions about your work-related injury and health history. We then can ensure your forms are complete and accurate.

We Do Not Back Down From Tough North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Cases

The legal team at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, knows that workers’ compensation situations do not always follow the same path. Each Tryon workers’ compensation case has slightly different nuances and aspects to it. We will tailor our strategy to fit the specific situation you are facing, no matter how challenging the case is. Our lawyer will:

• File your claims, handle your paperwork, and track and adhere to deadlines
• Gather evidence to prove your injury is work-related
• Obtain your medical bills and records and consult health care professionals about your injury and treatment
• Communicate with insurance companies on your behalf and fight for fair benefits
• Handle your workers’ compensation appeals if necessary

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We May Be Able to Assist You With a Third-Party Lawsuit

Under the workers’ compensation system, you cannot receive benefits and sue your employer. However, if a third party’s negligence caused your workplace injury, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. For example, if you suffered an injury due to a faulty piece of equipment, you could have a suit against the manufacturer. Other potentially liable third parties may include:

• A contractor or subcontractor
• A property or job site owner
• A supplier
• A driver, if you were involved in a car accident while on the job

Lawsuits Allow You to Seek Damages Not Covered by Workers’ Compensation

A personal injury lawsuit allows you to seek awards for intangible damages not included in a workers’ compensation claim. With a lawsuit, you can pursue monetary awards for:

• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Stress and depression
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of bodily function

A lawsuit also allows you to pursue the value of miscellaneous expenses stemming from your injury. This may include the cost of hiring help with household services such as cooking, cleaning, and transportation, as well as the cost of medically necessary home modifications. Furthermore, you can seek the full value of your lost wages, not just the two-thirds replacement benefits offered by workers’ compensation.

If you file suit, you are bound by North Carolina’s statute of limitations. According to G.S. § 1-52, you usually have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. G.S. § 1-53 generally allows two years to take action for the wrongful death of a loved one.

Contact Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC for Help With Your Case

Our Tyron workers’ compensation lawyer is here to help you seek the benefits you need to get back on your feet. We will serve you on a contingency-fee basis, meaning we will not collect any fees unless and until we achieve a financial award for you.

To find out more about what our team can do for you, call Farmer & Morris, Law PLLC, today for a free consultation to learn more about your options.

Call or text 828.286.3866 or complete a Case Evaluation form