Returning to work after a job-related accident

A work accident can impact your life in multiple ways, including your physical capabilities, your finances and much more. You may find that, after a work accident, you need time away from your normal job duties to recuperate, seek medical care and pursue the assistance you need to fully recover from your injuries. After time off, a return to work can be stressful and difficult.

If your injuries are the result of an accident that took place on the job, there are legal options available to you. You may have grounds to pursue financial recovery through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy. This can cover your medical bills, a portion of your lost wages and more. Workers’ compensation may also offer you vocational rehabilitation benefits which can provide assistance with your return to work.

What types of support will you need?

It is not easy to pick up the pieces and move forward after this type of event. An injury can disrupt your life in ways you may not expect, and you may find that the impacts are more far-reaching and significant than you expected. Vocational rehabilitation benefits may be available to injured workers who need assistance with getting back to work after their recovery. This can include help with the following:

• Development of transferrable skills
• Job search assistance if returning to same job is not possible
• Training in new skills
• Resume assistance and interview preparation help
• Ergonomic assessment
• Assistance with seeking reasonable accommodations
• Medical case management
• Tuition assistance and education help
• Wage assessment evaluations

These vocational rehabilitation benefits can provide invaluable support if your injuries will prevent you from returning to the same job or from doing your job in the same way you did before your accident. You may benefit from an explanation of all the benefits available to you.

The full and fair recovery you deserve

You may find it helpful to seek support after a North Carolina work accident. This can provide you with insight regarding the benefits available to you and how you can pursue the full and fair recovery you deserve. You have the right to fight for the full benefits you need, which may include rehabilitation benefits during your return to work. Insurance companies do not always have your best interests in mind, and experienced guidance may prove beneficial during the claims process.