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Whether it is a broken finger or a broken femur, a bone fracture can result in serious pain and make it impossible for you to do your job. Most people cannot afford to be out of work for long, and the medical bills for treating your fracture can be exorbitant. Your fracture may be covered by workers’ compensation. A North Carolina fracture lawyer can review your case and assess whether you should pursue a claim. 

Did Your Fracture Occur While You Were at Work?

In order to receive workers’ comp benefits, you will need to prove that your fracture was caused by a work-related accident. An accident will be considered work-related if it arose from and in the course of your employment. It is not enough that your fracture occurred in the workplace or during work hours. The accident must have occurred while you were performing your regular job duties. While this may seem obvious, insurers routinely deny claims in the following situations: 

• The accident that caused the fracture occurred during the employee’s lunch hour and away from the work site. 
• The accident was caused by horseplay involving the injured worker. 
• The accident occurred as a result of illegal activity. 

If, however, your fracture occurred as a result of performing your job, it is likely that you qualify for workers’ compensation coverage. A North Carolina fracture lawyer can provide guidance if you are unsure whether you have a claim. 

How Workers’ Comp Benefits Can Help

First and foremost, workers’ compensation will pay all of your medical bills if you have a bone fracture caused by a work-related accident. This is an important benefit even if you have health insurance, as there are no deductibles or copays.  Workers’ compensation will pay for all of your medical treatment that is necessary to heal your fracture. This can include the following: 

• Surgery to install bone screws or repair torn ligaments and tendons
• Treatment required to set the bone and place a cast
• The cost of any boots, crutches, wheelchairs, scooters, or other mobility devices
• Physical therapy
• Pain medication

In addition to medical benefits, workers’ compensation can pay benefits that cover up to two-thirds of your average weekly income if your fracture makes it impossible for you to work. While it does not cover all of your lost income, it is hopefully enough so that you can keep up with your bills and take care of your family. 

Return to Work

One thing to be aware of is that your employer may expect you to return to work prematurely. This can be a difficult issue to navigate. Only a doctor can determine whether you may return to work. However, if your doctor says you can return to work on either a full or light-duty basis, your benefits can be terminated if you refuse. If you are being pressured to return to work before you are ready, a North Carolina fracture lawyer can help. 

Contact Martin & Jones if You Have Suffered a Work-Related Bone Fracture

Whether it is a minor fracture that will fully heal in time or a broken bone that will likely result in a permanent disability, a North Carolina fracture lawyer can help you get the workers’ compensation benefits you need. Contact Martin & Jones at 800-662-1234 to schedule a free consultation to discuss how we can help you put your injury behind you.

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“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.”

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- 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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