Workers' Compensation
Wilmington Fayetteville Raleigh
Worker Compensation Attorney
The North Carolina worker compensation system provides money and medical benefits to employees who are injured or develop a work-related illness. The intent of workers compensation statutes was to simplify the process of obtaining payment for injuries. However, it has remained complicated. Injured or sick employees must complete many forms, and receive care from an employer doctor. For assistance with workers compensation claims, contact a Wilmington worker compensation attorney at Shipman & Wright, L.L.P. If you have suffered a work-related injury, we can help.
North Carolina Industries
The North Carolina economy includes a number of industries that are dangerous to workers. Meatpacking, logging, paper, shipping, fishing, and construction jobs lead to many workers' compensation claims because of the nature of the work involved. If you work in any of these industries, or in any covered job in North Carolina, you are eligible to receive compensation for lost income and medical expenses if you are injured or suffer from mesothelioma, other exposure to asbestos, hazardous substances, and toxic chemicals on the job.
Third Party Claims and Additional Compensation
Workers compensation does not assign fault or blame to either the employer or the employee in an industrial accident. Employees can usually receive compensation without regard to who was at fault. In addition, if third parties were involved in the accident that caused the injuries, our attorneys may be able to file claims against this third party to recover payments not provided by the worker compensation system.
Call a Worker Compensation Lawyer
If you have been injured in a work-related accident, or become ill because of your job, it is important to talk with a knowledgeable attorney about North Carolina worker's compensation and about accident injury claims. At Shipman & Wright, L.L.P., we are devoted to helping injured people and their families. We have obtained many large verdicts and settlements in our many years of practicing law. Contact our Wilmington law firm to learn how we can put that experience to work for you in matters related to on-the-job illness or injury.
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