According to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), workers and their employers frequently do not report on-the-job related injuries or illnesses, raising questions about the the accuracy of the data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This under reporting is said to be caused by the fear of increasing workers' compensation costs. Often, workers do not report on-the-job injuries or illnesses because of the "fear of being fired, disciplined, and worried that their co-workers might lose rewards." Injured North Carolina workers should promptly report their injuries to their employer and the NC Industrial Commission on a Form 18, which can be obtained from an attorney representing injured North Carolina workers or from the NC Industrial Commission's website. If you need more information about filing your workers' comp case in North Carolina contact Kevin Bunn, Attorney at Law, for your free consultation.
