If you have been injured at work and are wondering how to obtain workers' compensation benefits. Don't make a costly mistake that may make the process more difficult, or even futile. Hire one of our attorneys at Ken Wayne & Associates in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Enlist the skills of a legal team who knows how to stand up for you in disputes with an insurance company. To find out more about choosing the right legal player for your team, contact our firm today.
Notify Your Employer About Your Injury Immediately
What you do immediately following your accident plays an enormous role in your workers' compensation claim. If you wait too long to notify your employer of your injury, it may be harder to convince an insurance company that your injury occurred at work.
Get Your Employer To Send You To A Doctor
If you need medical care for your injury, ask your employer to send you to a doctor as soon as possible. If you go to a doctor on your own, you may be required to pay for this care instead of the insurance company.
Provide Written Notice of Your Injury
Under North Carolina workers' compensation laws, you are required to give written notice to your employer within 30 days of your injury even if your employer fills out a report. The appropriate forms can be obtained from the North Carolina Industrial Commission or we can send them to you at no charge. This Form should also be filed with the North Carolina Industrial Commission in order to stop the Statute of Limitations from running in your case.
Your Employer Admits Your Claim
Even if your employer admits your claim, you face an uphill battle against a team of insurance adjustors, lawyers and nurse case managers. To challenge their attempts to limit your claim, you need a lawyer who will be there on your side - someone who will help you get the benefits that you deserve. We suggest that you consult an experienced workers compensation attorney regarding your claim as soon as possible. Our initial consultations are free.
Should I give a Recorded Statement?
In our experience, most insurance companies do not ask for a recorded statement unless they doubt that you have a valid claim. Adjusters are trained in Workers Compensation laws and how to word questions. If you are asked to give a recorded statement, we urge you to contact an attorney first.
Your Employer Denies Your Claim
If your employer denies your workers' compensation claim, you have the right to request a hearing. Your case will be heard by a Deputy Commissioner of the North Carolina Industrial Commission. You must submit evidence by means of live testimony and medical depositions to support your case. We will be there for you every step of the way.
Contact us now for a free consultation about your workers' compensation case.
Protect your rights to workers' compensation benefits by contacting us at Ken Wayne & Associates today.
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