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After an accidental injury that results in loss of work, you are likely to have one or more options for replacing your lost income:
- You may have a workers' compensation claim.
- You may sue for replacement of lost wages in a personal injury claim.
- You may have short-term or long-term disability insurance through your employer.
- If you are disabled for a year or more as a result of the injury, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits.
Workers' Compensation: If your accidental injury occurred in the course of your employment (such as a construction accident), you should have a workers' compensation claim. The definition of "in the course of your employment" has received great scrutiny over the years in workers' compensation appeals. The entire course of your work schedule on the employer's premises is included in the time frame of "the course of employment."
Examples of workplace accidents that lead to loss of work include the following:
- Car accidents where you were a driver or passenger in a company car, on company business
- Slip and fall accidents on the job
- Accidents involving heavy machinery at work
- Injuries caused by repetitive motion (such as carpal tunnel syndrome) or stress and strain (such as herniated discs)
- Violent attacks at work — even when the attacker is not associated with your employer
- Injuries resulting from disasters at work such as explosions, fires or structural collapses
- Employer-sponsored recreational activities that are organized, encouraged or supported by the employer, as long as these recreational activities took place on the employer's premises and not during the employee's time off.
Personal Injury: If an accidental injury is not related to your employment, but results in lost time from work, your claim for damages may include lost wage replacement.
Social Security Disability: Any injury that results in total disability for a year or more may trigger your eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits.
Veterans' Benefits: If an injury that occurred during your military service or an illness with an onset during military service results in your inability to work, you may qualify for veterans' disability benefits.
Pursue the Compensation You Need and Deserve
We are prepared to advise you on the most likely routes to a successful benefit claim or appeal from the appropriate sources. Our goal is to help you recover the full financial compensation you deserve.
Call or e-mail the law firm to schedule a no-obligation consultation and preliminary case review with our experienced North Carolina personal injury lawyer. Visit one of our law offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham or Fayetteville, or let us know if you need a consultation at your location.
