Understanding What Injuries Qualify for Workers' Comp
In North Carolina, employees are entitled to workers' compensation for work injuries, no matter who was at fault. Depending on the nature of your workers' compensation claim, however, it may be necessary to prove the relationship between your injuries and your work.
At Grandy & Martin, P.A., Attorneys at Law in Charlotte, we help injured workers pursue workers' compensation benefits for all types of work injuries. Contact our Charlotte workplace injuries lawyers online, call us at 704-837-8019 or call toll free 877-818-7997 to schedule a free consultation. You will pay nothing unless we win your case.
Pursuing Compensation for All Types of Workplace Injuries
Like most states, North Carolina defines a work injury as an injury "arising out of and in the course of employment." Unless someone caused an incident or injury on purpose, it does not matter who was at fault. If you've suffered an injury in almost any type of workplace accident at your workplace or while you were away from your workplace on a work errand, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits under North Carolina law.
At our firm, we can help you secure the workers' comp benefits you need after any type of major workplace injury, including:
- Repetitive motion injuries: Some injuries are not caused by a specific incident but rather by making the same motions over and over again. Workers' compensation is available for repetitive motion injuries related to your specific job, whether it is in manufacturing, typing in an office or any other position that involves repetitive motions.
- Occupational diseases: While repetitive motion injuries are the most common types of occupational diseases, other diseases that can be related to specific types of work include those caused by exposure to chemicals and dust.
- Back injuries: North Carolina workers' compensation law has special provisions for back injuries as opposed to other types of injuries that may be caused by specific incidents or repetitive motion.
- Falls or sprains: Among the most common workplace injuries, falls and sprains can occur while carrying objects down stairs, tripping over debris obstructing walkways or lifting objects overhead.
- Joint injuries: Knee, shoulder, ankle and other joint injuries can make it difficult to work. We can help you get the benefits you need to cover your medical costs and lost wages.
- Amputation injuries: The loss of a limb can be devastating and require long-term rehabilitation and a drastic change in lifestyle. We will work to secure benefits that cover the lifelong costs of your injury.
Speak With Charlotte On-the-Job Injuries Lawyers
Our law firm has been helping clients pursue workers' compensation claims for more than 25 years. If you have suffered any type of work injury, please contact a Charlotte workplace injury attorney to schedule an appointment at our workers' compensation law firm.
