Accident Cases

What To Do When Accidents Occur at Work

Kenneth J. Duke, Attorney at Law

Except for certain limited cases, a worker who suffers an accident at work may claim workers' compensation through his or her employer or the employer's insurance company. At the law firm of Kenneth J. Duke, we represent injured workers in North Carolina in workers' compensation claims.

Come to us if you want experienced advice to guide you through the workers' compensation process. Our firm helps injured workers navigate the confusing process associated with workers' compensation in the state of North Carolina.

If you were hurt in an accident at work, find out about your right to workers' compensation by contacting our Durham office today for a free consultation.

One of the most common types of work-related accidents is the “slip and fall”. While slip in fall cases outside of the workplace are often difficult to prove, workers' compensation cases are usually easier given the fact that fault is not at issue. As long as you were hurt at a job covered by workers compensation, you may receive workers' compensation, regardless of fault.

Where Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Meet

Some workers' compensation cases also have a personal injury aspect to them. For example, if your job requires you to drive from one work site or customer to another, and, between those calls, you are injured in a wreck caused by another driver, you may have a regular personal injury claim against the other driver and a workers‘ compensation claim against your employer. We can handle both aspects of your case.

Pursue Your Claim!

Many people who are hurt at work don't file for workers' compensation benefits for one reason or the other. This can create problems for you and your family, especially if you turn out to have a permanent injury. From nurses, medical technicians, nursing home staff members, to factory and construction workers, people throughout North Carolina have the right to pursue workers' compensation. It is our job to help those people receive the benefits that they deserve following a work-related injury.

To find out more about filing for workers' compensation after a work-related accident, contact us at the law firm of Kenneth J. Duke today for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer.

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