Workers' compensation is a form of insurance that employers in North Carolina are required to carry to compensate their employees for job related injuries. Any injury or illness that is employment related typically falls within the coverage afforded under the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act. Examples of work related injuries covered under the workers' compensation law include:

• Asthma or other work related pulmonary conditions
• Carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive trauma injuries
• Chemical burns
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Eye injuries
• Hearing loss
• Job-related accidents
• Neck, back, and knee injuries
• Occupational diseases such as asbestosis and dermatitis
• Work-induced heart attacks or strokes
• Work-related emotional and psychiatric issues

Damages recoverable in a "workers comp" claim filed pursuant to the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act include:

• Medical Bills
• Vocational Rehabilitative Training
• Temporary Total Disability
• Temporary Partial Disability
• Total and Permanent Disability
• Death Benefits

To learn more about the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act or a workers' compensation claim please contact the Moore Law Firm today. We offer all of our clients:

• Experienced North Carolina attorneys
• Free initial consultations with an attorney
• Personal care and attention in every case
• Contingent fees in personal injury cases
• Competitive fees in other cases

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