Legal Question in Workers Comp in North Carolina
workers compensation laws
If I was hurt at work, and the doctor wrote for me to be out of work, do I get paid for the days I have to miss?
Asked on 4/25/09, 5:40 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Camak
Lennon, Camak & Bertics, PLLC
Re: workers compensation laws
Yes, if you miss more than 7 days and you have an otherwise compensable claim. Typically you get 2/3rds your gross AWW calculated over the 52 weeks preceding your date of injury - tax free.
I suggest you get a Bulletin to read and a Form 18 to file from the NC Industrial Commission ASAP. You can link from our site at ncworkcomp.com.
Best regards,
S. Neal Camak
Lennon & Camak, PLLC
Raleigh, NC
Answered on 4/27/09, 11:49 am