Charlotte Landscaping Work Injury Attorney

Landscaping poses many risks of injury, and if you are hurt while working as a landscaper, it is important to know your legal options that may help with your recovery. You are likely covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance, but filing a claim can be challenging in several ways. If you are hurt while working, it is important to consult a Charlotte landscaping work injury lawyer quickly to determine your most viable recovery options.

Helping Injured Landscapers Recover in Charlotte, NC

The team at Ayers, Whitlow & Dressler offers compassionate and client-focused legal counsel for all types of work injury cases in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina. We understand that you are likely to have many difficult questions in the aftermath of a landscaping work injury, and you may not know the full extent of your recovery options. Our team can help you make clearer sense of your situation and determine your optimal path to recovering compensation.

Most Employers in the State Are Required to Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Nearly every employer in North Carolina is required to have workers’ compensation insurance, and almost all workers in the state are covered by this insurance. That means that if you suffer any type of work-related injury, as long as you were working in good faith, you are likely covered by your employer’s policy. Our firm can assist you with the claim filing process and any other related legal efforts you need to make to recover from your injury.

Pursuing Workers’ Compensation Benefits After a Landscaping Injury

Workers’ compensation insurance applies to any work-related illness or injury. As long as you suffered your injury while you were performing your job duties or as a result of performing your job duties, you likely qualify to file a claim. Common landscaping work injuries include severe lacerations and other traumatic injuries from landscaping equipment, repetitive stress injuries, injuries from exposure to the elements, and injuries from falls.

Once you report an injury to your employer, they are required to document the incident and provide the materials you need to file your workers’ compensation claim. As part of this claim filing process, you will likely need to undergo a medical examination to determine your functional capacity after the injury. This is to determine the level of benefits you qualify to receive and for how long.

If you were harmed by the actions of a third party while working, you may not only have grounds to file a workers’ compensation claim, but you may also be able to file a third-party personal injury suit against whoever caused your injury. This could potentially yield significantly more compensation than your workers’ compensation claim can provide. Your attorney can help you build and file this case if you have grounds to do so.

Ayers, Whitlow & Dressler has decades of professional experience handling work injury cases in Charlotte, and we can apply this experience to your landscaping injury case. As soon as you secure our firm’s representation, we can immediately begin building a strategy aimed at maximizing your recovery. Trust us to resolve any issues you encounter with your employer and/or their insurance carrier and guide you to the recovery you deserve.

FAQs

Q: How Long Do I Have to Report a Work Injury?

A: In North Carolina, you have a 30-day time limit for reporting a work injury; otherwise, you will not be eligible to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. As a general rule, it is always advisable for a worker to report their injury to their employer immediately, but if they do not meet the 30-day time limit, their employer may deny responsibility for the claim. Report any work injury to your supervisor quickly to ensure you meet this deadline.

Q: How Much Can I Receive in Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

A: The amount you can receive in workers’ compensation benefits will depend on the severity of your injury and whether you are able to work while you recover. A successful workers’ compensation claim in North Carolina usually yields full medical expense coverage for the work-related injury as well as disability benefits based on the claimant’s remaining functional capacity after their injury.

Q: Can You Be Fired While on Workers’ Compensation?

A: Yes, it is possible that you could be fired while on workers’ compensation in North Carolina, but your work injury cannot be the reason for your termination. Your employer should hold your job for you while you recover or at least provide an opportunity for alternative work once you are able to resume working. However, if your position is eliminated or there is any other legitimate reason for firing you, it is not illegal for an employer to do so.

Q: Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Pain and Suffering?

A: No, workers’ compensation insurance does not cover pain and suffering in North Carolina. Benefits include medical expense coverage and disability benefits to compensate for lost wages during recovery time. However, if you have grounds for legal recourse against a specific third party responsible for causing your injury, you would be able to claim compensation for your pain and suffering through this suit.

Q: Why Should I Hire a Charlotte Landscaping Work Injury Lawyer?

A: You should hire a Charlotte landscaping work injury lawyer because you are significantly more likely to succeed with your case and more likely to maximize your benefits with their assistance. Your attorney can streamline the claim filing process and resolve any complications that arise. Additionally, if you have grounds for a third-party personal injury suit, they can assist you with filing this case as well.

The attorneys at Ayers, Whitlow & Dressler have successfully represented many injured workers across all industries in North Carolina, and we know the unique dangers landscapers face when performing their job duties. If you have been hurt while working, we can help with your recovery. Contact us today and schedule your free consultation with an experienced Charlotte landscaping work injury attorney to learn how we can help.