What injuries and illnesses are covered under the NC Workers Compensation Act?

• What injuries are covered under workers comp?

Generally, for an injury to be covered, the employer must be covered by the Act and the worker must be acting within the scope of their employment when they were accidentally injured. However, there are some exceptions, like back injuries, which would likely be covered, even if they were simply bending over while at work.

• Are illnesses covered under workers comp?

Workers may be entitled to compensation for occupational diseases. This is a disease that they were at a greater risk of contracting because of their job than the general public.

As you can see, workers’ compensation is complicated. If you’ve been injured on the job and you want to make sure you’re getting all the benefits you’re entitled to receive, give our Workers Comp Attorneys a call today!