Neck injuries in Charlotte
If you received a neck injury as a result of a work related accident, or have developed it over a longer period of time, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation from the state. This is called workers compensation, and it is meant to serve as a compensation for your lost income, endured pain and stress.
Those who do end up with an injury are most of the time unable to work, or need a certain period to recover from the injury. If you are unable to come back to work for more than 21 days, you will receive 2/3 of your lost wages based on your average weekly wage, subject to the state minimum and maximum.
Learn more about neck injuries by speaking to one Charlotte Workers Compensation Attorneys today. Call, schedule a consultation and get started on recovering your financial benefits.
Make sure you hit the deadline
As soon as you notice the injury, make sure to act immediately and report the injury to your superior within 15 days. Only by reporting the injury on time are you eligible to receive financial compensation.
It becomes your employer’s responsibility to file for your initial work comp claim, and let you know what the results of the claim are. Your employer cannot fire you for filing a work comp claim, and if he does so, you have the right to file a legal lawsuit against him.
A knowledgeable attorney will know exactly what to do and when to do it. Seek Charlotte Workers Compensation Attorneys today and let them know how you received the injury, what caused it and they will let you know what your options are.
It is normal to be less productive, as the sharp pain in your neck and stiffness prevent you from focusing on your work. It is better not to work at all, than to do a bad job and mess things up. Let your employer know, and you will be given a time off to recover from your injury.
Today is better than tomorrow
If you wait to act, you may lose the chance to recover your financial benefits. So instead of waiting for tomorrow, act today and start the process immediately. Call us, and we will offer to schedule a free initial consultation for you, tell you everything about neck injuries and what you should do next. We will also ensure that you are given proper medical care, and ensure that you are given the highest settlement possible in a timely manner. Act today.
