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(USGovernment-News.Com, September 14, 2012 ) RALEIGH, N.C. – About four million workers are injured while on the job each year, according to statistics from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
Many North Carolina workers are unaware of the types of benefits they are eligible to receive if injured at the workplace. The workers’ compensation lawyers at Riddle & Brantley are committed to helping all those who have been injured while on the job.
With offices located in Raleigh and Goldsboro, the personal injury law firm is seeking any worker who suffered harm, due to no fault of their own, at the workplace. To help these individuals determine if they have cause to file a lawsuit, the workers\' compensation lawyers offer Free Case Evaluations to anyone with a potential claim.
If the merits of a claim warrant legal action, the attorneys offer comprehensive representation for the injured worker, guiding them through the complicated North Carolina workers’ compensation claims process. This includes the investigation, the application for benefits and the award. If required, the attorneys can also assist workers file an appeal or reinstatement claim.
By law, most North Carolina employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. In the event that an employee becomes injured while performing functions of the job, they may be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits to recover their losses.
Benefits will typically cover reasonable medical bills for an injured or sick worker. Additionally, depending on the circumstances, an employee may be able to recover lost wages by filing a claim.
If you or a loved one has been injured while on the job, the Raleigh workers’ compensation lawyers urge you to visit their website and complete their Free Case Review form to begin exploring your legal options. In North Carolina, there is a statute of limitation on filing a claim, so the sooner you begin the legal process, the better your chances of recovering fair compensation for your injuries.
For more information on the legal rights which may be available to workplace injury victims and their families, or to schedule a consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney, visit http://www.justicecounts.com
About Riddle & Brantley
A reliable name in personal injury law, Riddle & Brantley is committed to helping those who have been injured by the actions of another in the state of North Carolina. The personal injury attorneys at Riddle & Brantley have a wealth of knowledge and experience in premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, product liability claims, dog bite lawsuits, nursing home abuse and neglect, and Social Security Disability.
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