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WORKERS COMPENSATION . . .
The various kinds of workers' compensation claims that Morrow, Alexander, Porter and Whitley PPLC handle include the following:
- Workplace Accidents
- Repetitive Motion Injuries
- Toxic Exposure to Chemicals
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR CLAIM . . .
The North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act requires that employers pay benefits and reasonable medical expenses for on the job injuries or occupational diseases suffered by employees. If you have been injured or have contracted an occupational disease during the course of your employment, you may have a claim for workers' compensation benefits under the Act.
A workers' compensation action differs from a personal injury action, in that the injured person does not have to prove that the employer's negligence caused the injury in order to recover benefits. An injured worker does have to show that the injury arose out of and in the course of his employment. Types of injuries which are covered by the Act include injuries by accident such as back injuries and broken bones, crushed limbs, and head injuries, and occupational diseases such as exposure to chemicals, repetitive motion injuries and other diseases unique to a particular occupation.
Benefits recoverable by an injured worker may include the following:
- Weekly disability benefits for as long as the worker cannot earn wages due to the injury
- Payment of reasonable and necessary medical treatment
- Reimbursement for prescriptions and sick travel
- Compensation for permanent impairment to a body part
- Compensation for reduced earning capacity due to the injury
An important thing to remember however is that unlike personal injury actions, workers' compensation claims do not allow the claimant to recover for pain, suffering or mental anguish.
Our firm looks forward to working with you on your important workers' compensation claim and giving your claim the attention and professional legal assistance that you need!
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