Greensboro NC Workers' Compensation Attorney
Obtain the Workers' Comp Settlement You Deserve...
The lawyers of Ward Black Law are dedicated to providing trusted legal representation for victims of workplace injury or accidents. Protecting the rights of North Carolina workers and offering innovative and effective legal solutions has been our primary goal since the inception of our firm.
Each year thousands of individuals throughout the United States fall victim to work-related injuries or illness and it is critical that we are informed of our rights as workers, in the event we experience such an incident. And as seeking just compensation and attempting to navigate the existing judicial system alone can often be an overwhelming experience, placing your trust in the legal knowledge and wisdom of the attorneys at Ward Black Law is the first step towards obtaining the settlement that you deserve. Our worker's compensation lawyers in Greensboro NC offer a comprehensive range of legal services that encompasses all aspects of compensation-related laws in North Carolina and we can assist to ensure that your day in court is a successful one.
You are most likely covered by the workers’ compensation system
If you work in North Carolina, you are most likely covered by the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation system. Any North Carolina employer with three or more employees must provide workers’ compensation coverage for its workers.
Under the law, if you suffer from a workplace injury or an occupational disease, you are entitled to certain benefits. If you die in a workplace accident, your dependents are entitled to death benefits. Employers cannot opt out of the workers’ compensation system and employees cannot waive their rights to coverage. Employers must either purchase insurance to cover their workers’ compensation claims or prove their ability to self-insure. An employer that does not provide workers’ compensation insurance for its employees is subject to stiff financial penalties.
Obtaining such benefits can result in complex litigation that requires the services of an experienced legal professional. The lawyers of Ward Black Law have dedicated their practice to ensuring that the victims of workplace injury or illness have available legal resources for recovering the damages that they deserve.
You are entitled to compensation for work-related injuries, deaths, and occupational diseases
The workers’ compensation system in North Carolina covers injuries or deaths caused by an accident or incident arising out of and in the course of employment. This usually includes common work-related conditions such as back injuries, traumatic injuries, repetitive-stress injuries (that is, carpal-tunnel syndrome), and reactions to toxic substances. Occupational diseases are also covered. Several common occupational diseases include asbestosis, mesothelioma, byssinosis, silicosis, and hearing loss.
You must initiate the claims process
If you are injured in a workplace accident or suffer from an occupational disease, to protect your rights you must file a claim. The workers’ compensation insurer can either accept or contest your claim. If the claim is accepted, the insurer is required to provide you with appropriate medical care. You are also entitled to monetary benefits if you are unable to work for more than seven days. If your family member died because of a work-related injury or disease, you and the other dependents are entitled to survivor benefits.
You are up against your employer, its insurer, and their legal teams
The workers’ compensation system was established to benefit both the employer and the employee. You as the employee are supposed to receive appropriate medical care and fair disability benefits without needing to file a complicated lawsuit. In exchange, the employer is protected against civil lawsuits seeking large damages. If you are covered by the workers’ compensation system, you cannot file a civil lawsuit seeking damages for workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from your employment. Your exclusive remedy is the workers’ compensation system.
Although the system is beneficial, it is littered with pitfalls for the unwary. Employers and their insurers are represented by legal teams hired to minimize expenses. They work to ensure that they pay the least amounts of benefits possible. In other words, you are facing an employer, an insurer, and legal representatives with interests directly opposed to your own. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help protect your rights and ensure that you receive the compensation to which you are entitled.
You have a voice.
If you have suffered from a work-related injury or illness or you have lost a family member because of either one, you have a place to turn. At Ward Black Law, we work hard to get our clients the compensation they need to meet their medical needs and provide for their families. We exist to give a voice to ordinary people facing extraordinary struggles. Contact us today for a free consultation.
