Legal Question in Personal Injury in North Carolina
I have been employed for a packaging company for 22 plus years , thru the years I have worked in plants from China to Argentina and all over the US . In earlier years only large companies that purchased our equipment furnished hearing protection now most all companies furnish some sort of hearing protection . But for me its too late . I have loss 50 percent of my hearing . Can I sue my company for neglience ?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Our first question for you is: When was the last time your hearing was exposed to damage at work?
The answer to that question, and our next question will help us give you a better understanding of how workers' comp is handled in hearing loss cases.
Our next question: Is your employer headquartered in North Carolina? You mentioned you have worked internationally, however state legal restrictions that apply to hearing loss cases for employees are based on where the employer is physically located. We want to make sure that the NC workers' comp counsel we provide you is relevant to your case.
If your employer is based in NC, the NC hearing loss workers' comp rules would definitely apply. Feel free to contact us and we'll let you know how your injuries are compensable.
Sheila Chavis, NC Workers' Comp Attorney
Brent Adams & Associates
800.849.5931
www.brentadams.com
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