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Workers' compensation is a no-fault system of social legislation that was first instituted in the U.S. shortly after the turn of the century, in response to serious societal problems caused by a dramatic rise in the number of people injured in industrial settings. Workers’ compensation varies from state to state, so it is important to consult with an experienced workers' compensation attorney in the state of injury.

In North and South Carolina, the firm of Ted A. Greve & Associates, P.A., understands workers’ compensation, and will work hard to get you the benefits you deserve. Dr. Ted Greve is a licensed chiropractic physician who has treated thousands of injury cases and brings a unique understanding to his representation of you and your claims.

Workers’ compensation benefits entitle you to medical treatment to cure and relieve the effects of your industrial injury. Treatment may include consultations, physical therapy, surgery, hospitalization, drug treatment, and nursing care, as well as physical and vocational rehabilitation services. You are entitled to be reimbursed for costs of mileage going to and from your medical appointments as well as payment for lost wages.

Job Site Accidents

The National Academy of Social Insurance cites workers' compensation as the third-largest source of support for injured workers (behind Medicare and Social Security). The Workers’ Compensation Act in North Carolina requires all businesses with three or more employees (whether part-time or full-time) to maintain workers’ compensation insurance. The program also provides for the dependents of workers killed or disabled in work-related accidents. In the majority of cases, workers’ compensation laws provide a layer of protection for employers since employees are prevented from filing negligence lawsuits by the statute. It is the employee’s responsibility to report any work-related injury, and it is the employer’s role to take important actions upon receiving the injury report.

Industrial Accidents

Injuries resulting from industrial accidents can range in severity from slight to lethal. The cause of an industrial accident can include malfunctioning equipment, explosions, electrocution, lifting, falls, etc. Contributing factors to industrial accidents include workers’ negligence, poor safety standards, and fatigue. Depending upon the cause and severity of the industrial accident, recovery can be swift, or a long process. Those persons who have been injured in an industrial accident may never return to their full capacity, affecting their physical and psychological health. Victims of industrial accidents may also suffer long-term financial losses due to their inability to work.

Construction Accidents

Owners and general contractors have an obligation to keep the work site safe. If there is an accident, in many cases a worker will be able to bring a claim against the owner or general contractor in addition to a workers' compensation claim. The law requires that construction companies ensure a reasonably safe site, develop and implement safety programs, inspect each site for safety compliance, coordinate job safety, warn of hazards related to the site and work, and prescribe the necessary protective equipment. Despite these regulations, construction site work remains one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States today, with the majority of injuries and fatalities associated with electrocutions and falls. Other hazards at construction sites include dangerous and defective machines, crane and scaffolding accidents, mechanical and chemical handling of compressed gas, logging accidents, and welding, cutting and brazing injuries.

On the Job Car and Truck Accidents

Most on-the-job injuries are covered, regardless of fault. To be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, the worker must have been injured while working within the scope of his or her employment. Generally, any injury suffered by an employee at the employer’s place of business during working hours qualifies. An injury that occurs while traveling to and from work usually does not qualify. However, if the employer provides transportation to a work site and the injury occurs while in route, the injury can be within the scope of employment. Whether an accident occurs within the scope of employment depends on how much control the employer had over the circumstances when the accident occurred.

At Ted A. Greve & Associates, P.A., our goal is to make sure that you are treated fairly. We have handled tens of thousands of injury claims, and we pledge to serve you and to provide the best possible representation with the utmost degree of professionalism. Your case will be handled as if it were our own.

For more information, visit our Workers' Compensation Frequently Asked Questions.

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