When you get hurt on the job, don’t expect your employer or their insurer to protect your interests. Our workers’ compensation lawyers for warehouse workers will fight for your rights.
We help Durham warehouse and Amazon workers seek maximum workers’ comp benefits and compensation. What are you really owed?
Durham Workers’ Compensation Lawyers for Warehouse Workers on Your Side
Warehouse workers play a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods, but the physically demanding nature of their jobs exposes them – you – to significant injury risks. When accidents occur on the job, workers often face immediate medical needs, financial strain from lost wages, and other stress.
Navigating the recovery process and getting maximum workers’ compensation benefits can be challenging without proper support. Don’t expect your employer or their insurer to protect your interests.
Our Durham workers’ compensation lawyers for warehouse workers can evaluate your case for free. For answers and help with no obligation, call us today at 1-866-900-7078.
What Are Common Types of Warehouse Injuries Covered by Workers’ Comp?
Workers’ comp generally provides benefits to eligible warehouse workers for injuries that occur onsite. Common injuries include:
- Repetitive stress injuries including carpal tunnel, muscle strains, and neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Overexertion and overextension injuries affecting the neck, spine, shoulders, or lower back, which can result in torn rotator cuffs, labrum tears, and hernias
- Crush injuries resulting from machinery accidents and forklift crashes, pins, and overturns
- Head trauma, such as concussion and neck injuries, from fallen objects
- Musculoskeletal injuries, including strains and sprains, from lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects
- Burns and skin irritation from exposure to chemicals and hot equipment
- Hearing damage from prolonged exposure to loud machinery noises
- Cuts and lacerations from tools like box cutters and sharp exposed edges of warehouse machinery
- Broken bones and fractures from slips and trips
How Long Do I Have to Report an Injury to My Employer?
In Durham, injured workers generally have 30 days to notify their employer of a work-related injury or illness. Whether you are a forklift driver, a product picker, a packer, a general Amazon warehouse worker, or an employee at a different type of warehouse, you must follow North Carolina workers’ compensation reporting practices after being injured on the job. Your written report should be submitted as soon as possible and before the 30-day limit.
Will Workers’ Compensation Cover My Medical Bills and Lost Wages?
Workers’ comp can provide financial support and benefits to help you recover and cover your expenses when you’re injured at a warehouse or any other job site. In Durham, workers’ compensation benefits can cover several key areas:
- Medical treatment
- Lost wages
- Payment for permanent injury to a body part
In addition to these major categories, workers’ comp may also pay for death benefits and vocational rehabilitation benefits Vocational rehabilitation benefits include assistance and training provided to help an injured worker return to the workplace or obtain an alternate suitable job. in certain cases.
Am I Eligible for Workers’ Compensation if I’m a Warehouse Worker?
Yes, you may be covered by workers’ comp if you are an injured warehouse or Amazon worker in Durham. Generally, you are eligible if:
- You are an employee (not an independent contractor)
- Your employer has 3 or more employees
- You were injured on the job, or while performing work-related duties
If you have any questions about your eligibility for workers’ comp, our experienced Durham workers’ compensation lawyers for warehouse workers can help you. Call us today at 1-866-900-7078.
Can I Sue if I’m Injured on the Job?
Generally, you cannot sue your employer after you’ve been injured on the job in Durham. NC workers’ compensation laws are based on a no-fault insurance system in which your employer or their insurance company may provide you with benefits to cover your medical care and partial wage losses and in exchange, you are prohibited from suing your employer.
However, there are some exceptions where a lawsuit could come into play, such as when your employer deliberately caused your injury. In addition, if someone other than your employer (such as a subcontractor, driver on the road, equipment manufacturer, or property owner) caused your injury, you may be able to file a third-party claim.
At the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, we handle all different types of workers’ compensation cases for injured warehouse workers. We can help you determine the right course of action for you and fight to maximize your compensation.
Why Hire Us as Your Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
Our workers’ compensation team includes several attorneys who are North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialists in Workers’ Compensation Law – a designation that fewer than 160 attorneys licensed to practice in NC can claim.5
For 2024, our firm was named to the “Best Law Firms” list from Best Lawyers in America for the 10th year in a row – with a Tier 1 ranking (the highest) for workers’ compensation.4
Coupled with this experience and knowledge is our commitment to putting the needs of our clients first. We even created a You-First Policy to give you peace of mind as you recover. Our workers’ compensation lawyers for warehouse workers are on your side and here to help you through this difficult time.
And there’s no need to worry about the cost of a high-quality attorney. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means no upfront costs, no retainer fees, no hourly fees…and you pay no attorney’s fee at all unless we get compensation for you. Guaranteed.2
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If you need help, a real person is available to talk with you about your workers’ compensation case right now. For your free case evaluation, call us at 1-866-900-7078, contact us online, or click to chat with us.
5Â Figures provided by NC State Bar as of Jan 2024.
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