Call Us 919-240-4054Getting hurt on the job can turn your life upside down. One minute you’re doing your regular work, and the next, you’re dealing with pain, medical appointments, and worry about how you’ll pay your bills. If you’re like most people, you probably have some ideas about how workers’ compensation works in North Carolina—and some of […]
Workers' Compensation
Is the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carrier Required to Settle My Claim?
If you’ve been hurt on the job in North Carolina, you may be receiving weekly workers’ compensation checks. As your treatment progresses, you might start wondering: “Will my case end with a lump sum settlement?” This is one of the most common questions we hear at Johnson & Groninger PLLC. The most direct answer is […]
Should I Settle My North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you’ve been injured on the job in North Carolina, you may face a big decision at some point: should you settle your workers’ compensation claim? This question comes up for nearly every injured worker, and the answer isn’t always straightforward. At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, we’ve guided many North Carolina workers through this decision. […]
Johnson & Groninger Wins Extended Benefits in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim
When Adam True’s claim for continuing workers’ compensation payments was denied by his employer, Drew Culler filed for a hearing with the North Carolina Industrial Commission and fought for Mr. True’s benefits. Despite being seriously injured at work and undergoing multiple surgeries, Mr. True’s benefits were about to end because of a law preventing many […]
Good News for Workers: You Can Still File a Claim for a New Work Injury—Even After Settling for an Old One!
If you’ve been hurt at work and already settled a work injury claim in the past, you might be wondering: Can I file a new claim if I get hurt again? The answer is YES, thanks to a recent decision by the North Carolina Court of Appeals! Here’s what happened in a recent case: David […]
Don’t Believe Everything You Hear About Workers’ Comp: What Every Injured Worker in North Carolina Should Know
If you work with a large number of people—whether you’re driving trucks or buses, working in a factory, or any other job involving hard work—it’s likely you’ve heard advice about workers’ compensation from coworkers or friends. While they may mean well, it’s crucial to remember that every workers’ compensation case is unique. Relying on general […]