QUESTION
can i sue for workers comp after being fired from job
Asked on Jul 06th, 2013 on Workers Compensation - North Carolina
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i was injured on job in oct did not get lawyer went back to work in dec fired from job in may. was disqualified for unemployment because job did not contact esc. since my workers comp is still open for 2 years can i sue insurance co. for lump sum payment i did not receive. a letter from commission says i have 2 years from last workers comp check to to notify the industrial commission or my rights to these benefits maybe lost.what are my rights and can i still claim these benefits?
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Dear Anonymous,
Yes, you can pursue a workers’ compensation claim even if you no longer work for the employer who employed you when you were hurt. However, you must bring your claim within two years of the date of your injury.
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Answered on Jul 11th, 2013 at 9:48 AM