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workers compensation for spinal cord injuriesHave you suffered a spinal cord injury on the job in North Carolina? These are serious injuries that can upend your life and put your long-term ability to work in jeopardy, to say nothing of the costs of long-term medical treatment.

Fortunately, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits that help cover the losses you experience due to your work injury. Getting these benefits can be more challenging than it should be, though, making it crucial to seek help from an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer.

At Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, based in Raleigh, we’re committed to helping workers like you when they need it most. Contact us today to discuss your spinal cord injury workers’ comp claim in a free consultation.

How a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help with Your Spinal Cord Injury Claim

The aftermath of a spinal cord injury is undoubtedly a difficult time. You’re undergoing extensive treatment, trying to adjust to your limitations and regain your strength. You shouldn’t have to deal with the frustration of pursuing a workers’ compensation claim or risk making a mistake that threatens your right to benefits. When you work with Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, you don’t have to.

While you treat your injuries, our workers’ comp lawyers can:

  • Explain your rights and next steps
  • Deal with the insurance company for you
  • Investigate the work accident to gather evidence
  • Manage medical treatment and records
  • Determine the full value of your claim
  • File a claim on your behalf
  • Negotiate a settlement
  • Represent you during hearings and appeals as necessary
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Why Choose Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks for Your Workers’ Comp Claim?

When a workplace accident causes a spinal cord injury, Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks are the Raleigh workers’ compensation lawyers you can count on. Our team has more than 100 years of combined legal experience to put at your disposal, along with a state-of-the-art case tracking system and both English- and Spanish-speaking staff members.

We are dedicated to helping injured workers seek the resources they need to meet their daily needs, which has led to millions of dollars in meaningful results for our clients, including:

  • $2,625,000 workers’ compensation settlement for a construction accident victim
  • $600,000 in a denied workers’ compensation case for a framer who fell 20 feet, resulting in paraplegia*

Behind these numbers are real people like Jon Connell, who had this to say about his experience with our firm:

“Mr. Baznik handled my workers compensation case and stayed well ahead of it. Always keeping me informed and going the extra mile for my needs. I’m so glad I chose to call Joe Baznik and will use his team again if I ever need an attorney.”

Find out what we can do for you when you contact us today for your free consultation.

Common Causes of Work-Related Spinal Cord Injuries

Here are some of the most common causes of on-the-job spinal cord injuries our attorneys see in North Carolina workers’ comp cases:

  • Falls from ladders, scaffolding, roofs, and other heights, especially common in construction and maintenance work
  • Slips and trips on wet or uneven surfaces, leading to high-impact falls
  • Strike-by incidents involving falling objects
  • Vehicle accidents involving forklifts, delivery trucks, company vehicles, and heavy equipment
  • Machinery accidents, such as getting caught in or between equipment
  • Improper lifting of heavy loads, causing acute spinal cord trauma
  • Structural collapses or explosions in high-risk industries like construction

Is a Spinal Cord Injury Covered by Workers’ Compensation?

An eligible employee who suffers a spinal cord injury while on the job may be covered by workers’ compensation. There are a few things to keep in mind that may impact coverage:

  • Most North Carolina employers with at least three employees typically must carry workers’ compensation insurance.
  • You do not have to prove someone was at fault for your spinal cord injury to get workers’ comp benefits.
  • However, you must prove that your injury is considered compensable under North Carolina law.
  • Your spinal cord injury must require medical treatment and/or cause you to miss more than seven days of work.

Our experienced attorneys can review your case to determine if your spinal cord injury qualifies for benefits.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Spinal Cord Injuries in North Carolina

Depending on the circumstances of your case, a North Carolina workers’ comp settlement for a spinal cord injury may pay the following benefits:

  • Medical benefits – Workers’ comp covers all medical treatment reasonably necessitated by your injury, from emergency response to surgeries to ongoing care. You can also be reimbursed for mileage to and from medical appointments more than 20 miles round-trip. If you are permanently handicapped, these benefits may pay for necessary modifications made to your home. (C.G.S. §§ 97-2, 97-25).
  • Temporary total disability (TTD) – If your spinal injury prevents you from working at all for more than seven days, you can receive TTD benefits equivalent to two-thirds of your average weekly wage, subject to a state maximum. These benefits can last up to 500 weeks, and in some cases, even longer. (C.G.S. § 97-29).
  • Temporary partial disability (TPD) – If you’re able to work in some capacity but earn less than before because of your injury, TPD benefits can cover two-thirds of the difference between your pre- and post-injury average weekly wages, subject to a state maximum (C.G.S. § 97-30).
  • Permanent total disability (PTD) – If your spinal injury involves severe paralysis of both arms, both legs, or the trunk, you may be entitled to total disability benefits for life (C.G.S. § 97-29).
  • Permanent partial disability (PPD) – If your workplace injuries cause permanent partial impairment or loss of function in a body part, PPD will continue to pay wage replacement for a set number of weeks based on the body part affected and the doctor’s impairment rating (C.G.S. § 97-31).
  • Vocational rehabilitation – These benefits help with job retraining, education assistance, or placement services to help you find gainful work suited to your ongoing limitations (C.G.S. § 97-32.2).
  • Death benefits – In fatal spinal cord injury cases, workers’ comp should cover funeral and burial expenses, as well as financial support for eligible dependents (C.G.S. § 97-38).
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Get in Touch with Our Raleigh Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

If you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury at work, North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system should be there to provide the vital support you need right now. The frustrating reality is that insurance companies will often seek to deny your benefits in any way they can.

Don’t make the mistake of going through this confusing and stressful process alone, as you risk putting your benefits at risk. Instead, get in touch with the Raleigh workers’ comp lawyers with Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks to help you navigate your recovery. We’ll pursue your spinal injury compensation claim and deal with the insurance companies so you don’t have to.

Call us today at 919-661-9000 – consultations are free.

*Each case is unique, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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