Do I Have a Workers’ Comp Case if I’m Burned at Work?

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 18, 2012 -- If you are burned on the job, you may have a workers’ comp case. That is, unless you were cooking up crank in the bathroom, smoking a roach at lunch that fell into your lap, or were involved in some other nefarious activity you shouldn’t have been. Screwing around on a job site is also not a way to get your workers’ comp benefits.
However, if you work in an industry where there is a chance you will get burned, such as construction, steel or other special metal industries, electrician, or restaurant, then you should be able to file for workers’ compensation.

The most common causes of burns on the job include:
• Scalds
• Flammable liquids or gases
• Building fires
Most of the time burn injuries are minor and you may return to work the next day or so. However, serious burns that keep you out of work for an extended period of time can be taxing physically, emotionally, and financially. Workers who are the sole breadwinner, or those with families who depend on them, are most likely to want quick compensation for their injuries. This is understandable.

You should have no trouble filing your workers comp claim, as well as filing a report with your employer on how you were burned, but the insurance company may quibble with you in order to delay payment. In cases like this, it is imperative that you speak with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney.
Burn injuries can lead to life-altering physical disabilities, such as blindness, scarring, amputation, and, most seriously, death. Burns caused while on the job should be covered by workers’ comp insurance.
If you have been burned on the job, and are having problems getting compensation for your injury in the Greenville, North Carolina area, please visit the website of the experienced workers’ compensation attorneys at White & Stradley, PLLC today.

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