What should I do if I
get hurt at work in North Carolina
Workers’ compensation attorney Jeff Scott provides three
simple, yet important steps that will help begin your recovery.
1. Notify your
employer of your injury.
The most important step is to notify your employer. Don’t wait to tell your employer about a work
injury or you could lose out on substantial workers’ compensation benefits.
If you have been hurt at work, there are certain procedures
that you must follow. First, notify the
person your employer has designated as the one to whom notice of work injuries
should be given. Notice can be oral, but
you should ask to fill out a company accident report or at least give written
notice.
If your employer does not have an accident report, you can
make one yourself. Explain when, where
and how you were injured. Describe the
extent of your injury. Give the accident
report to your employer and keep a copy for your records.
2. Make a claim for
workers compensation benefits.
In North Carolina
you must make a claim for workers compensation benefits within two years of
your injury. Written notice should be
filed with the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Also request that your employer notify its
workers compensation insurance carrier and ask for a claim number.
3. Consider hiring an
experienced workers compensation attorney.
A workers compensation attorney can protect you after you
were hurt at work. You will not be
charged any fee to meet or discuss your workers compensation case and you
really need someone on your side who can advise you about hidden problems
before they occur.
Many people jeopardize their workers compensation benefits
because they don't understand the law. You might end up having your work comp
benefits disputed and still be unable to work.
Figuring out what to do after being hurt at work can seem
overwhelming. At the Law Offices of Jeffrey G. Scott, PLLC, we will protect
your right to workers’ compensation benefits.
To speak with me now, call (800) 240-0649, or visit us at http://jgscottlaw.com. There's no cost or
obligation. We can help.
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