Workers' Compensation

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 4 million workers were injured on the job in 2005. There were about 5,700 deaths from work injuries the same year. These startling statistics underscore the importance of North Carolina's no-fault workers’ compensation program, which is meant to give financial protection to workers hurt on the job and access to appropriate medical care.

State law requires most employers to provide workers’ compensation benefits by purchasing insurance or by self-insuring. Benefits are set by a state formula and include payments for medical care and to replace lost income, as well as time off for medical reasons related to the injury.

 Your claim may be denied initially because your case is handled by a third party insurer (not the State!).  If your claim is denied or your benefits are reduced or terminated, you should seek advice from an attorney that is totally familiar with Workers' Compensation Law. Mike Anderson, an attorney with Anderson & Anderson, has been Certified as a Specialist in Workers Compensation.

Call Mike at 1-800-441-0095