06/09/2025
When Will My Workers’ Comp Benefits Start?
A Grillin’ & Chillin’ Video with Dan Deuterman about when your workers’ comp benefits start.
Video Transcript:
Who Decides When Workers’ Compensation Benefits Start?
If you’ve been injured on the job and a workers’ compensation injury, and you’re wondering when will your benefits start, you need to understand that the insurance company makes all the decisions. So, even if your employer wants to start paying you benefits, it’s up to their insurance company as to when to start paying those benefits.
The North Carolina Waiting Period for Workers’ Compensation Benefits
If you’ve been injured in North Carolina, those benefits won’t start for the first seven days. You have to be out of work at least seven days before they have to start paying you benefits. After 21 days, they have to go back and pay you for the first seven days, but only if you’re out of work for 21 days.
Private Insurance, Not Government Aid
Just remember, this is not government money that you’re talking about. This comes from a private insurance company, and they make the decisions about when to pay you and how much to pay.
When to Contact a Lawyer
So, if you feel like you’re not being paid, you need a lawyer. If you feel like you’re not being paid the right amount, you need to call a lawyer. If you’ve been injured in North Carolina, you should call us at the Deuterman Law Group.
Think You Have a Claim? Don’t Wait to Hire an Attorney.
Workers’ compensation law is complex and constantly changing. That’s why it’s important to work with a workers’ compensation attorney at the Deuterman Law Group who is a board-certified specialist in workers’ compensation law. Get your free case review now.
