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For victims of industrial accidents, it can be confusing to know where to turn. Very often, the first move of workers is to begin the process of filing for worker’s compensation. Yet that is not always the only claim, as sometimes the fault lies not with the employer, but with a third party. Victims of industrial accidents would be wise to contact an attorney first and foremost. An experienced lawyer would be able to determine a victim’s best course of action.

For over three decades, victims of industrial accidents in North Carolina have been turning to Brent Adams & Associates for the expertise they provide in cases involving industrial accidents.

Where to Turn

When someone is injured due to an accident at work, they have a workers compensation claim. The worker can recover without proving negligence on the part of the employer. If the accident was caused by a third party (someone or some entity other than the employer) the worker would also have a claim against that third party. As an example, if a worker is injured as a result of defective equipment, a claim may be made against the manufacturer of the equipment. This claim would be made in state or federal court as a personal injury claim.

Both the workers compensation claim and the third party claim could be made at the same time.

The waters surrounding industrial accidents can be murky and difficult to traverse, with many different rules, regulations and procedures involved. That is why if you are the victim of an industrial accident, you need the help of the skilled attorneys at Brent Adams & Associates to guide you through your case so that you receive the compensation to which you’re entitled.

The Road to Recovery

Injuries resulting from industrial accidents can range in severity. The cause of an industrial accident can include improperly working equipment, explosions, electrocution, falls, and other hazards. In some cases, the recovery can occur quickly, but there are many instances when a victim’s convalescence is long and trying. Physical pain can take a while to heal, and sometimes it’s chronic. Yet the scars aren’t always on the surface; psychological health can also suffer greatly. It’s important to realize that Brent Adams & Associates will seek every legal recourse to ensure you’re awarded the compensation you or your family deserves, no matter what type of injury you sustained.

Seeking Legal Recourse

If you were in an industrial accident in the state of North Carolina and suspect that the fault lies with someone other than your employer, the industrial accident may qualify for a personal injury lawsuit. Brent Adams & Associates will fight to collect for you your financial losses from loss of work, pay for medical care, and any other compensation attainable under the law. Do not take a chance with your health or your financial stability; contact Brent Adams & Associates.

Please feel free to call our offices for more information or fill out our free online case evaluation form. We can schedule a free consultation to familiarize ourselves with your case and discuss your options.

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• Will I be followed by a private detective after I make my workers compensation claim?
• Should I settle my case without the assistance of an experienced NC workers compensation lawyer?
• Are the vocational counselors assigned to injured workers by the insurance company interested in my welfare?
• How do you file a complaint with the North Carolina Department of Labor?
• If my doctor assigns me work restrictions which limits what I can do at work such as the amount of weight I can lift and whether I can bend and stoop, should I work outside of those restrictions when I return to work?
• Am I entitled to a second opinion on the issue of the nature and extent of my disability by a doctor of my choice?
• What is my workers’ compensation rate or my “comp rate”?
• Can I recover money for my pain and suffering involved with my on the job injury?
• Am I entitled to a jury trial to decide my workers’ compensation case?
• Is it necessary for me to be a United States citizen in order to collect workers’ compensation benefits?

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• How do I apply for Social Security disability in North Carolina?
• I live in Raleigh, and I'd like to know what is Social Security disability?
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• I am only in my 20s. Last month I received personal injuries in a vehicular accident and am now unable to work. Is there a certain age I must be to receive benefits from Social Security disability?
• I'm receiving benefits from Social Security disability for myself, my wife and my son based on my severe disability. I also have a daughter by my ex-wife who used to receive child support from me when I was still able to work. Now that I'm disabled, can my daughter receive benefits too?

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• How do these claims work together? Can I get all of the benefits at the same time, or do they offset each other?

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