How Does One Define a “Work-Related Accident?”

Let us go to the source. How does OSHA define it? The injury or illness is considered to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing injury or illness. That seems rather black and white…doesn’t it?

Here are some notable exceptions –

 

1. At the time of the accident was the employee present as a member of the general public?
2. There were already symptoms outside of the work environment.
3. The injury or illness results from voluntary participation.
4. It resulted from an individual engaging in personal tasks at the job site.

There are many other gray areas that need to be examined to see if you or a loved one qualifies for Workers’ Comp. That is what I am here for. My name is Alden B. Cole, an experienced Workers’ Compensation attorney in Wilmington serving the great state of North Carolina. See my website at aldenbcole.com. Call me at (910) 231-2042.

North Carolina has its Share of Construction Accidents.

Pretty much everyone agrees that construction sites can be dangerous places.  The work is physical.  Construction workers also are often required to use powerful machinery, climb to great heights, or work on roadsides where traffic collisions may occur.  Unfortunately, because of the inherent nature of the work, construction workers face a serious risk of injuries on the job.

Here are some types that we often encounter –

1.  A fall from a great height.

2.  A trench collapses causing a cut-off in oxygen.

3.  A scaffold collapses.

4.  Electric shock.

5.  Improper gear is being worn.

The list is myriad.  The answer is always the same.  If you or a loved one have suffered an injury due to a construction accident in the state of North Carolina, you may be eligible for workers compensation.  Let’s find out.  Please call me, Alden Cole at The Cole Law firm located at 206th North 4th Street in Wilmington at (910) 231-2042.

Do I Qualify for Workers Compensation?

You’d like to think that you would never need it, then that moment comes that changes your life forever.  You have an accident at work and something on your body never works the same again.  So, how common is it?  Well, in the United States there are over two million work-related injuries every year!

Here are some examples of Workers Comp in North Carolina –

1.  First of all, did you become injured in the course of employment?

2.  What is the nature of the injury?

3.  Were you injured preforming an unusual task not normally a part of the job?

4.  Your employer should have coverage to begin with.

By no means does an accident at the workplace automatically qualify you for Workers Compensation!  To find out if you or a loved one qualify, call Wilmington NC Workers Comp attorney Alden B. Cole.  For more than two decades he has fought tirelessly for you.  Alden’s office is located at 206 N. 4th Street Suite 9 in Wilmington.  Call (910) 231-2042.