Personal Injury vs. Workers’ Comp.

So… what is the difference between the two?  The single biggest difference is FAULT.  In a personal injury case someone else is at fault for the injury that has occurred to you or a loved one.  In the case of a Workers’ Compensation claim no one in particular needs to be blamed.  An accident happened and YOU need to be compensated.

Virtually, any employee injured on the job is entitled to Workers’ Compensation.  No one needs to spend time, expense, and effort to prove that someone else was negligent or that the workplace was an unsafe working environment.  You could have been totally to blame, but that does not negate your opportunity to be compensated according to the law.

That is where great legal advice comes into play.  You need to pursue your claim to the fullest extent.  You need to do it through the proper attorney.  Attorney Alden B. Cole is a workers’ comp attorney located in Wilmington NC.  He has represented workers injured on the job throughout the Tar Heel state for over 20 years.  Alden Cole handles every case personally. Call Alden and speak with him personally about your case at (910) 231-2042.

Learn more about Workers’ Compensation.

If you or a loved one feel that you are entitled to workmans’ comp as we often refer to it, you need to understand it first.  It is the process of repairing and sustaining your life financially after a workplace mishap.  Workers’ compensation is a state mandated workers program.  It is not some charitable gift that your employer extends to you.

What are some of the typical questions about this important process?

1.  Does workers’ comp cover one’s medical bills?

2.  Are ALL workplace injuries covered by workmans’ comp?

3.  Does it ONLY cover injuries, or does it include long-term issues?

4.  Is every employee covered?

5.  May I choose my own doctor, or am I relegated to the ones they choose for me?

These questions among others become a part of the conversation when an injury occurs at work.  The very first thing that you must do is seek the council of a professional.  Attorney Alden Cole will give you the advice you need and aggressively represent you in North Carolina.  Call Alden Cole today to begin seeking the compensation you deserve at his Wilmington office at (910) 231-2042.

What are the initial things to do after you have been injured at work?

Are you aware that in the upcoming year nearly ONE MILLION people will be injured at the workplace?  North Carolina includes its fair share of those workers.  When someone from the Tar Heel state becomes injured at work the expenses start piling up immediately.  Time missed when you are one of the family bread winners is devastating.  Of course, the medical bills will begin adding up.

Become familiar with North Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Act.  This statute was enacted to protect employees not only against injuries, but illnesses related to the work environment.  Because it is considered a no fault system the aggrieved party does NOT need to prove negligence on the part of the employer.  That is comforting to know.

To make sure that you take the proper steps immediately after a workplace accident you need a Wilmington North Carolina workers’ comp attorney.  Alden B. Cole is that person.   Attorney Cole will give you the advice you need and aggressively represent you.  Call Alden Cole today to begin the process at his Wilmington office at (910) 231-2042.

What is ERISA in North Carolina?

A few months ago we discussed ERISA.  What is it exactly?  ERISA stands for The Employee Income Security Act.  It went into effect just over 40 years ago.  It is designed to protect the assets of millions of Americans guaranteeing that funds are getting placed in their retirement plans so that they will be waiting for them at the end of their working lives.

You need to be aware of an important nuance of ERISA.  What happens if you or a loved one has been injured and disabled outside of the workplace?  ERISA disability benefits are provided by your employer in the event of illness or injury away from work.  Large corporations are notorious for denying these claims for as long as they can and have the stamina to make you wait for what is rightfully yours.

When you see this occur or about to happen you need to take action.  Alden B. Cole is a North Carolina ERISA disability attorney.  He has experience dealing with the large corporations who DO NOT have your best interest at heart.  Attorney Cole will defend your right to obtain every nickel entitled to you.  Call Alden Cole today to begin the process at his Wilmington office at (910) 231-2042.

Hiring the Right Worker’s Comp Attorney in North Carolina.

How many times have you looked at the website of a particular attorney and noticed that they seem to be able to handle ALL types of the law?  A law degree does not make you an “expert” in all of its different branches.  If I want to hire a criminal attorney, for example then let me talk to someone who does that area of defense and ONLY that.

If you go to the internet in the Tar Heel State and you believe that you have a legitimate case for worker’s compensation then take time to read what the website is telling you.  Do they have a background in several different types of disability recovery defense?  You don’t want to wade through someone’s website only to find that worker’s comp and other types of disability is only a sidebar.

Take a look at www.aldenbcole.com.  From his office in Wilmington, he shows you that he has dedicated his life to getting you the disability compensation that you deserve!  He is NOT distracted by other branches of the law and that should give you great comfort.  Call Attorney Alden Cole today to make an appointment at (910) 231-2042.