Legal Question in Workers Comp in North Carolina

Re: workmans comp

Yes, you are supposed to be paid 2/3 of your average weekly wage by your employer's workers' comp insurance company. Of course, that is assuming the insurance co. has accepted your claim.

Re: workmanscomp

Usually if you are out for more than 7 days due to a work-related injury or occupational disease, you can receive temporary total disability benefits (2/3 of your gross average weekly wage)during the time you are out. If you are out more than 21 days, you get credit for the first 7 day waiting period. Other benefits are available in most cases.

You should speak with a qualified attorney for more details. At the very least, go to the NC Industrial Commission website and read the Bulletin. Also download and file a Form 18 within 2 years of your date of injury. You can get to the IC website by linking from our Links page at ncworkcomp.com. Good luck!

S. Neal Camak

Lennon & Camak, PLLC

Raleigh, NC

Bd. Certified Specialist in NC Workers' Compensation Law