Workers' Compensation Benefits
The Benefits Injured Workers Deserve
Kenneth J. Duke, Attorney at Law
Workers' compensation is the system that provides lost wages and medical benefits to injured workers, regardless of fault. The system is there to ensure that injured workers and their families have a way to cope with the expensive effects of a work-related injury. At the law office of Kenneth J. Duke, we help injured workers in North Carolina collect the benefits they need.
To find out more about any of the following benefits, contact our office in Durham for a free consultation today.
Lost Wages — Compensation for Missing Work
If you are eligible for workers' compensation you can receive two-thirds of your average weekly wage until you are able to return to work. You do not have to pay taxes on these benefits. We will help you get the lost wage benefits that you are due.
Medical Benefits — Help With Your Medical Expenses
An injury at work can result in the need for medical treatment. If the injury is serious, you may need a lot of treatment, and it can be expensive. Workers' compensation provides you with medical benefits to treat your injury or condition. These benefits may include:
- Hospital and clinic visits
- Medical tests and treatments
- Prescription drugs
- Physical and vocational rehabilitation
- Mileage reimbursement (in some instances)
Sometimes disputes arise over the type of medical treatment you need, and who should provide it. We will help you navigate the obstacles faced when trying to collect workers' compensation medical benefits.
For more information, contact us at the law firm of Kenneth J. Duke for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer.
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