Legal Question in Workers Comp in North Carolina
injury at work
I tore my rotor cuff while working for an ambulance service but my injury was caused by loading an ambulance with long metal tables for an open day elswhere,They have terminated me ,is it there responsibility to get me treatment,or what are my rights?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: injury at work
More facts are needed to tell whether you have a compensable injury under NC workers' compensation law. However, it is likely you have a claim if you suffered an "accident" when you injured your shoulder. Was there a slip, trip, fall, or other interruption of your normal work routine? You can file a claim by filing a Form 18/33 with the NC Industrial Commission within two years of your date of injury. Suggest you review their Bulletin of helpful info as well.
If you were fired BECAUSE you exercised your rights in filing a WC claim, you can file a complaint with the NC Dept of Labor/WORD Division (within 180 days).
A link to the NC Industrial Commission can be found on our website at ncworkcomp.com. Good luck!
S. Neal Camak
Lennon & Camak, PLLC
Raleigh, NC
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