You got hurt at work, but does that mean you automatically have a workers’ comp case? Not so fast. In this episode of The Verdict, workers' compensation lawyer Brian Groesser joins Clarke to provide clarity into one of the most misunderstood areas of workers’ compensation: what legally qualifies as an “accident.”
This video will help explain the difference between an injury and an accident, why not all workplace injuries are compensable, and how one key factor—an “interruption in the work routine”—can make or break your claim. You’ll hear real examples involving torn rotator cuffs, back injuries, and hernias, along with how specific details (like lifting something alone or encountering something heavier than expected) can determine whether your case gets denied or paid.
If you’ve ever assumed “I got hurt at work, so it’s covered,” this episode is your guide to how the system really works.
Here’s what we discuss in this episode:
⚠️ Not all workplace injuries are workers’ comp cases
🧠 Back injuries are treated differently under NC law
🏥 Specific examples: rotator cuff, hernias, heavy lifting
👨⚖️ Early legal help can mean the difference between denial and approval
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