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North Carolina requires employers with more than three employees to carry workers’ comp insurance. If you were injured or became ill at work in Hendersonville, our workers’ compensation lawyers will help you apply for benefits. With our guidance and direction, you can get necessary medical care and financial compensation. We can also help you file an appeal if your initial application for benefits was denied.
Our law firm has provided legal services to over 10,000 clients and is highly rated with a Google Reviews rating of 4.9/5 based on over 415 reviews. At Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, we are passionate about advocating for injured workers.
Our Hendersonville personal injury lawyers will represent you on contingency and fight hard for the benefits you need and deserve. Contact our evaluation team to get started today.
Our Hendersonville Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Will Manage Your Benefits Application
If you were hurt or became ill at work, and your employer is required to carry workers’ comp insurance, you are entitled to benefits regardless of the cause of your injury. The process of applying for these benefits can be challenging. When we manage your workers’ compensation claim, we will:
- Clarify your rights and your employer’s responsibility
- Document your workplace injury, illness, or disease
- Prove your current condition is workplace-related
- Identify and interview coworkers and other witnesses
- Collect all personal, employment, and medical evidence
- Represent you at workers’ comp hearings and appearances
- Negotiate a lump sum workers’ comp settlement, if available
- Explore potential third-party injury claims, if applicable
You do not have to manage this complex claims process without legal guidance. Leave the hard work and legwork of your workers’ compensation claim to Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, so you can focus on getting better.
Hear from Previous Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, Clients in Their Own Words
We work hard to treat every one of our clients like a person, not a case file. When clients we represented in the past talk about our commitment to 360-degree client service and support, they say:
- Pamela S: Gabrielle R. Valentine, from start to finish proved to be an exceptional choice [for] handling my legal matters. She’s forthright, consistent, informed, and trustworthy. Needless to say, everything worked out very well…Highly Recommendable!
- Heather Haglund: Gabrielle and her team made it very easy to navigate my court issues. They helped when I thought no one else could … with the results we wanted! I’m so thankful I hired Gabrielle to handle this for me!
Browse additional reviews and testimonials to find out what it means to work with a legal team committed to helping you get the financial and medical benefits you need and deserve.
Maximizing Comp Benefits with Accurate Wage and Disability Classification
According to North Carolina Industrial Commission guidelines, you are eligible for lost wage compensation when your injuries prevent you from working for a minimum of seven days. You will not receive compensation for those days unless your injuries prevent you from working for more than 21 days.
Compensation is typically made on a weekly basis. You can generally expect to receive two-thirds (66 2/3%) of your average weekly wages if you are unable to work
Our workers’ compensation lawyers serving Hendersonville will work hard to accurately establish your average weekly wage, since a miscalculation can result in lower benefits than you actually deserve. In addition, we fight for an accurate classification of your disabling condition, which can include:
- Temporary Partial Disability (TPD)
- Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
- Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)
- Permanent Total Disability (PTD)
Getting your disability rating correct is critical to ensure you receive the proper amount of compensation for the right amount of time.
Workers’ Compensation Will Cover Your Injury-Related Medical Bills
Medical care until you recover is an important type of workers’ comp benefits. Your employer is required to provide all the care you need to reach maximum medical improvement, including:
- Assistive medical devices
- Hospital admissions
- Laboratory tests
- Mental healthcare support
- Physical examinations
- Prescription medications
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Surgical procedures
Getting medical care is an important part of your recovery. North Carolina Industrial Commission guidelines allow your employer and their compensation insurance carrier to direct your medical care, though you can change physicians under certain circumstances.
Commonly Reported On-the-Job Injuries and Illnesses in Hendersonville
The type and severity of your injuries or illness can depend on your workplace, job description and duties. Some common types of injuries and illnesses suffered at work can include:
- Auto accidents
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Electrical injuries
- Falls from heights
- Workplace violence
- Chemical exposure
- Burn injuries
- Construction accident
- Vision or hearing loss
- Respiratory diseases
- Work-related cancer
This list is not exhaustive. The best way to understand your rights is with a free consultation. Contact our Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC team for yours today.
Our Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Will Accept Your Case on a Contingency Fee Basis
Our Hendersonville workers’ compensation attorneys will accept your case with no upfront or out-of-pocket fees. We will only receive compensation when you do. If you do not receive benefits, you will not owe any attorney’s fees at all.
We also take workers’ comp appeals cases on contingency. If we are appealing your denied application, we will identify the reasons your application was denied. We will also compile additional evidence that supports your right to compensation benefits and file an effective claim on your behalf.
Start Your Claim Today with Our Hendersonville Workers’ Compensation Benefits Lawyer
If you suffered a work-related injury or illness, you could be eligible for medical and financial benefits through workers’ comp without regard to fault. In addition to workplace injury victims, our Hendersonville workers’ compensation lawyers will represent the families of fatally injured workers.
Learn more about your workers’ compensation benefit options and how hard we work to obtain them. Contact our consultation team at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, to get started today.
