Workers Comp
When an employee is hurt or injured while performing their duties at work or where an employee develops an occupational disease, the employee may have a workers’ compensation claim. There are specific laws in the State of North Carolina that govern work injuries and occupational disease. The Industrial Commission in the State of North Carolina handles and administers workers’ compensation claims, as well as tort claims against the State.
At the firm of Hemmings & Stevens, P.L.L.C., you will obtain an attorney with extensive experience in handling workers’ compensation claims. We are committed to assisting injured workers and 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 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.
Workers’ compensation injuries and illnesses may include back injuries, neck injuries, brain injuries, shoulder injuries, head injuries and even disfigurement and death. It can include asbestos exposure and other occupational diseases as well as burns, electrocution, carpal tunnel syndrome, chemical burns, toxic exposure, eye injuries and injuries from assaults.
At Hemmings & Stevens, P.L.L.C., initial consultations are provided at no charge and in- home appointments are also available. We represent individuals and families statewide in any city or county in the State of North Carolina. We have substantial experience in handling workers’ compensation claims. If you hire us, you will learn what benefits are provided for your work injury and what can be expected throughout the process.
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 or other employment, rehabilitation and death benefits if an employee died as a result of a work related injury.
The laws governing workers’ compensation in the State of North Carolina are contained within Chapter 97 Workers’ Compensation Act of the general statutes. Further, the North Carolina Industrial Commission which processes more than 63,000 workers’ compensation claims annually has established rules which must also be followed. Let an experienced attorney assist you with your claim so that you or your loved one is protected.
Hemmings & Stevens, P.L.L.C., has provided additional information to assist you in your workers’ compensation claim:
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