Helping People Who are Unable to Work
Workers' Compensation Claims in North Carolina
You suffer a serious injury on the job and are now unable to go back to work. How will you pay your bills or support your family? At Ken Wayne & Associates, we are experienced lawyers capable of helping you collect compensation payments through workers' compensation.
To learn more about obtaining all lost wage benefits you’re due under the Workers' Compensation Act, contact our office in Charlotte, North Carolina, for a free consultation.
Lost Wages — Calculating the Amount of Your Wages
Under workers' compensation, injured workers are eligible to receive up to 66 and two-thirds percent of their average weekly wage after an accident. This is obtainable as long as your doctor believes that you are unable to work.
Your average weekly wage is calculated by determining the average amount you earned each week during the previous year. If you have not worked for your employer for a year, the law provides other methods to determine how much lost wage benefits you should receive.
There are a number of factors that make calculating your lost wage benefits more difficult. Issues can arise about the amount of wages a person earns over any given week. We will make sure you receive credit for other income including:
- Overtime pay
- Per diem
- Other benefits received “in lieu of wages”
As a law firm that practices exclusively in the area of workers' compensation, we understand the importance of working closely with injured workers. We will communicate openly with you, and encourage you to contact us with any questions you may have.
Contact us now for a free consultation about your workers' compensation case.
When injured and unable to work, find out more about creating a winning game plan that qualifies you for lost wage benefits under workers' compensation by speaking to one of our experienced attorneys today.
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