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Workers' Compensation Eligibility
Charlotte, North Carolina
Workers' compensation eligibility is determined by the laws governing each state. Although there are some differences, the basic premise for this insurance coverage that employers are required to carry is the same in each state. If you have been injured on the job, you are entitled to be compensated for loss of wages and medical expenses incurred while you heal from your injury.
Charlotte, North Carolina attorney Robert J. Dewey, P.A. knows the laws and what you are entitled to and can help you get the compensation you deserve.
The result of this coverage is that you cannot sue your employer for your injuries above and beyond what workers' compensation pays you for. A skilled and practical lawyer knows that your needs and those of your family don't stop just because you aren't collecting a paycheck.
What are your rights?
If you have been injured on the job, you do not have to prove negligence on the part of your employer. You only have to prove that your injury occurred while you were working for your employer. You are entitled to receive compensation from your employer for these types of injuries:
� Repetitive stress injuries
� Back injuries
� Injuries that include wounds, cuts, breaks or sprains
� Damage to your eyes or skin
Compensation may cover:
� Loss of wages
� Medical expenses
� Vocational rehabilitation or retraining
� Compensation for psychological, emotional and mental injury may be covered as well, depending on your circumstances.
You are not eligible to collect workers' compensation in the event that your condition is discovered to have existed prior to your current job position, unless it has been aggravated. If it is proven that your job aggravated the pre-existing condition, then you may be entitled to some benefits.
Who do you contact?
It is important to notify your supervisor immediately if you have been injured on the job. Most employers require the injury to be reported in writing to their human resources department and to their insurance company within 72 hours of the incident. Failure to report the injury to the proper people and in the amount of time required may force you to forfeit your rights to any workers' compensation eligibility claim. Don't waste any time.
Every injured worker has the right to report an injury, be medically treated for that injury and receive proper compensation during recovery from the injury. If you or a loved one feel that you have a workers' compensation case you need assistance with, schedule a free consultation with a lawyer who will fight for your rights.
For more information about whether or not you are eligible to receive compensation for a work related injury, contact the law offices of Robert J. Dewey, P.A. in Charlotte, North Carolina today.