Workers’ Compensation
A work-related injury can be frustrating. After giving your all to your employer, you’re hurt and wondering what comes next. When you need a Wilmington, NC, workers’ compensation lawyer, Horton & Mendez Injury Attorneys are here to represent you.
Workers’ compensation (you may have heard it called workman’s comp) is a way for people hurt on the job to recover, continue to receive an income, and get compensated for their injuries. Our lawyers help injured employees in Wilmington and the surrounding areas. If you have questions or if you need help getting your benefits, we invite you to contact us.
Legal Representation for Injured Workers
We are committed to advocating for injured workers. You have rights, but it isn’t always easy to get the benefits you deserve. Even if your employer seemed nice until you were hurt, things can quickly turn. The insurer may deny benefits or try to confuse you. You need legal representation.
Employers don’t want workers to know about their rights. As an injured worker, you have the right to:
- Report a workplace injury
- Receive paid medical care, including diagnostic evaluation and testing, surgery, rehabilitation, and medication for your on-the-job injury
- An independent medical evaluation, if necessary
- Accommodations in the workplace, if they are reasonable and necessary
- Temporary partial and total disability benefits if you cannot work normally
- Disability compensation if you have a permanent injury following treatment
- File for benefits if necessary
- Have a hearing or settle your case
- Be free of retaliation or penalty for claiming benefits
- Choose a North Carolina workers’ compensation lawyer to represent you
The insurance company and many employers have large teams of lawyers working for them. When you need help understanding what to do or fighting back against unfair treatment, Horton & Mendez can represent you. We champion the rights of injured workers.
Experienced Attorneys
Our law firm focuses on helping people. We put our experience to work to customize your representation and help you through every step of your case.
Direct Communication
Representing you well means communication. We get to know you. It’s our goal to be helpful and responsive, so you have confidence in your case.
No Fees Unless You Win
The last thing you want to worry about when you’re hurt is how to pay for a lawyer. See how we can represent you with no fees unless you win.
Filing a Claim for Benefits
What’s involved in filing a workers’ compensation claim?
Filing for workers’ compensation begins with reporting your injury to your employer. You should seek medical care. Then, the employee must file Form 18 to request benefits. The worker has the right to challenge any negative determination of benefits. Always follow the doctor’s orders, attend appointments, and complete paperwork.
Am I getting the workers’ compensation benefits that I deserve?
Worker’s compensation benefits cover medical care, lost income if you’re unable to work, and permanent disability. It depends on what treatment you require, your injuries, and the extent that you are unable to work. Our lawyers can evaluate your case to see if you are getting the benefits you deserve.
When is the best time to talk to a lawyer?
There are time limits to filing a case. The paperwork for benefits must be filed within two years from the date of the accident. In addition, you must report the injury to the employer in writing within 30 days. As soon as you need help or suspect something isn’t right, you should talk to us. We can evaluate the situation and explain how we can help. The sooner you talk to us, the sooner we can get involved working for your rights.
