Boone Workers Compensation Lawyer

Boone Workers Compensation Attorney

In Boone and throughout North Carolina, workers’ compensation benefits are designed to provide financial recovery for people injured or who sustain work-related illnesses. An experienced Boone workers’ compensation lawyer can help investigate what happened and assist with filing your benefits claim. At The Sumwalt Group, we help employees pursue their full and fair financial recovery.

Workers’ Compensation Claims

Boone, North Carolina, has a diverse economy, and the largest industries are educational services, food services, retail, manufacturing, and construction. As a result, workers may suffer:

• Burn injuries
• Chemical exposure from manufacturing work
• Electrical accidents at construction sites
• Industrial machinery accidents due to food service equipment, punch presses, and more
• Forklift injuries and other construction-related accidents
• Falls from heights
• Vehicle accidents
• And more

If you find yourself injured or facing an illness that’s directly related to your job duties, you can file for benefits through North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system.

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Workers’ Compensation Claims

To begin a workers’ comp claim, you typically need to file an NCIC Form 18. The North Carolina Industrial Commission reported that 19,280 of these forms were filed between 2018 and 2019, and from 2021 to 2022, 15,289 forms were filed. Although there has been a decrease in the number of Form 18s filed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the total number of workers’ comp claims filed from 2021 to 2022 was about 57,616.

The NCIC further held 686 hearings, and approximately 12,766 fraud cases were reported during that time frame. When the NCIC is forced to resolve suspected fraud, it has less time to help employees who have filed honest claims for benefits. With about 20,080 local residents, employees in Boone may need help from a lawyer when filing for workers’ comp. An attorney can help you avoid making a mistake or ending up with delays due to suspected fraud.

Of the 57,616 total workers’ comp claims filed, the NCIC reported only 16,323 employees who provided attorney representation letters. This means a significant number of workers tried to handle their claims alone. Many people are frustrated by the claims process and are upset when their claim is denied. However, an attorney can help substantially improve your odds of receiving the benefits to which you’re entitled, and they can usually streamline the entire process.

Workers’ Comp Settlements

Some employees wonder what amount they may get as a settlement. In North Carolina, the amount you may get as a workers’ compensation settlement varies significantly, depending on factors specific to each case. These include the seriousness of your injury, your medical costs, wage loss, future medical needs, and the amount of your disability. Often, a lawyer can help improve your overall settlement value.

Boone Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

For years, the team at The Sumwalt Group has helped residents of Boone and the surrounding communities with their workers’ compensation claims. We can usually help expedite your workers’ comp claim and improve your overall experience with the claim process. With an attorney from The Sumwalt Group working on your behalf, your odds of getting benefits improve.

We can help with your North Carolina accident and injury claims. Contact us right away to set up a free consultation with our team.