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If you have been injured in a roofing accident, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The sooner you contact a North Carolina roofing accident lawyer, the sooner you can get the help you need.

Roofing Accidents Can Cause Serious Injuries

Roofers face numerous hazards while on the job. The most common accidents involve falling off the roof, but they are also at risk of being injured by power tools such as a nail gun or being injured by falling tools or materials while they are on the ground. Some of the more common injuries that roofers experience include the following: 

• Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
• Broken bones
• Spinal cord and other back injuries
• Neck injuries

These injuries typically require extensive medical treatment and lengthy rehabilitation. In many cases, the roofer is unable to work for an extended period of time and may face either a partial or total long-term disability. 

If you have been injured in a roofing accident, you may be entitled to compensation. A North Carolina roofing accident lawyer can explain your options and help you put your accident behind you. 

Subcontractors and Independent Contractors May Face Challenges

The reality is that many roofing companies are hired as subcontractors or as independent contractors by larger general contractors. General contractors do this for a variety of reasons, some of which involve trying to avoid legal obligations such as providing workers’ compensation coverage. As a general rule, injured employees should be covered under either the general contractor’s or the subcontractor’s workers’ compensation coverage. As a result, you should contact a North Carolina roofing accident lawyer immediately if your employer or your general contractor is telling you that you are not covered by workers’ compensation. 

What if My Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

Unfortunately, there are many roofing companies that save money by refusing to purchase workers’ compensation insurance or by letting their policies lapse. Whatever the reason, roofing companies that fail to provide workers’ compensation are subject to significant fines and criminal liability. 

In addition, employers remain liable for an injured worker’s medical expenses and lost income even if they do not have workers’ comp coverage. Injured workers can still pursue a claim through the North Carolina Industrial Commission in this situation but also have the right to file a lawsuit against their employer. This is a complicated situation, however, and we strongly recommend that you engage the help of an experienced North Carolina roofing accident lawyer to ensure you get the compensation you need. 

Why Workers’ Compensation Is Important

Workers’ compensation allows you to receive important benefits almost immediately and without proving fault. If you have been injured on the job and cannot work, you may be entitled to benefits for the following: 

• All of your medical expenses
• Disability benefits equal to two-thirds of your average weekly income

A North Carolina roofing accident lawyer can help you get the benefits you deserve so that you can pay your bills and take care of your family. 

Injured in a Roofing Accident? Call Martin & Jones

A North Carolina roofing accident lawyer from our firm can help you get the compensation you need. To schedule a free consultation, call us at 800-662-1234 or contact us online to discuss how we can help you get back on your feet.

Hear it from our clients

“We hired Martin & Jones in March 2015 and Steven Corriveau became our personal lawyer. Steven is a true professional who is understanding and easy to communicate with. He clearly explained the legal process to us. We are confident in the specific information, advice and feedback he gives us and know that he always has our best interest in the case. He responds quickly to our questions and concerns being available 24 hours a day. As our legal journey continues we look at the number of contacts we have with Steven. There have been 52 plus phone calls and conversations, 50 plus emails, 3 plus personal meetings, and 18 plus legal documents. We are honored to have such a caring lawyer as Steven in a stressful situation, in which he makes the process less difficult. We highly recommend Steven Corriveau who is great, intelligent, persistent and will deliver to the client. Our expectations are very high and Steven is the best.” 

- Ronnie & Patricia

“We would like to express our gratitude to you (Hunt Willis) for accepting our case. First of all, when I called this law firm, a very sweet and kind lady answered the telephone and gave me assurance by asking and going over the accident with me, while my husband was in the hospital. I felt assured I was doing the right thing for us. She was so helpful in so many ways. What a professional lady. Secondly, we are much pleased that you have settled this case with the insurance company to receive the proper amount to assist us in so many ways. My husband and I are very happy with you and the firm in handling our case. You made us have confidence in your professional and integrity along with your assistant Ms. Routh, when you both came to see us in our home, in which we saw your compassion and thoughtfulness at that time. We will never forget what you have done for us, and we thank the lord for directing me to contact this firm. I’m glad I did.” 

- Linda

“I would like to leave a testimonial thanking Steven and Allison for their care and understanding. Steven’s pursuit and success in getting some compensation for our loss. A final closure of our loss of brother Mike. Thanks to Martin & Jones for looking after Mike’s care since his injury in 2005. You have been there for Mike and his family for a long time. Mike passed in 2016 and you stood for the family up to the present (July 2017). Many thanks.”

- Dan

“Thank you for always making me feel welcome and at ease in your office. I respect the work you do and your enthusiasm for it and am grateful for your talents.”

- Tracy

“Thank you for the work you have done for Carl and our family. We so much appreciate your sincere professionalism and kindness you showed us. I know Carl is smiling right now and the Lord has blessed us through you. May God bless you.”

- Connie, whose husband Carl worked as a brakeman for CSX Transportation and died of mesothelioma

“Thank you for your concern of my well-being every time I spoke with you. It always meant so much. I hear nothing but awful stories of dealing with attorneys and their offices, but I have had nothing but positive experience. You have many special ways of working with people in need of help. Words can never express the way your support has been so helpful. I pray you will continue to help others. I wish you all the best.”

- Mary

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