CONSTRUCTION SITE INJURIES

http://www.DaggettShulerLaw.com. Workers’ Compensation covers many of the injuries that occur on a construction site, although there are some exceptions. David Daggett explains why it is important to contact an experienced attorney if you are injured on a construction site.

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Injured at Work – Can I Sue?

One of the most common questions that our personal injury law firm gets asked after a workplace accident is whether an injured worker can sue for his or her personal injuries. And like many concepts of law, the answer is “it depends.”

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I’m On Work Comp but My Checks Just Got Cut Off, Why Did This Happen and What Do I Do?

Injured workers rely on weekly checks from their employer’s workers’ comp insurance policy to help replace their lost wages when they are out of work after a work injury. Understandably if these workers’ comp checks unexpectedly stop, it can create confusion, fear, and an immediate hardship. Some employers and insurance carriers find ways to wrongfully cease, delay, or outright cancel payments.

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Should I Contact an Attorney After a Work Injury?

The way workers’ compensation works is basically what happens is you get paid 2/3 your average weekly wage, up to the statutory maximum, for the time period that you’re out for what’s called total disability. And then you’re also entitled to compensation for any permanent disability that you have beyond that point in time.

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What is my Workers’ Comp Case Worth?

In determining what your North Carolina Workers’ Compensation is worth, it will not surprise you, that part of this answer lies in part in a mathematical formula regulated by the NC Industrial Commission, which is the state governmental agency that covers work injuries and takes into consideration your medical expenses and lost wages.

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