Charlotte Workers Compensation Claims
What is involved in processing a Charlotte workers compensation claim?
It is traumatic enough to be injured on the job, but to be confused about how to file a worker compensation claim in Charlotte can make things even worse. Auger & Auger Law Firm can explain each step in turn, show how to simply the process, or assist you in completing a particular step that is causing you difficulty.
How to file a Charlotte worker comp claim
The first step is to notify your employer or employers within thirty days that you suffered an injury or accident while on the job. This seemingly simple step is crucial, because without it, your employer or their insurance company may find cause to deny benefits in your Charlotte workers compensation claim.
Next, the employer has a responsibility to submit a report of the accident or injury of the worker to the state workers compensation board. At this point, the comp carrier of the worker is typically notified of the event. That means the comp carrier can begin to pay the medical bills, as well as a percentage of lost wages, of the sick or injured worker.
However, if the comp carrier decides to reject the worker compensation claim in Charlotte, arbitration with the state workers compensation board may begin. Appeals can also become a part of the process, if the initial finding is not in favor of the worker.
Help with your Charlotte worker comp claim
Does this process seem arduous and tedious to you? It can be, especially when you are hurt, ill, or inexperienced with the tricks employers and insurance companies can use to deny you benefits. Auger & Auger Law Firm makes sure your Charlotte workers compensation claim is processed correctly and efficiently, and guides your case through any necessary appeals. With us, you never have to wonder if more could be done to secure your benefits: you will be sure to receive the best deal possible.
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