Call Us 919-240-4054A trucker once said, “Everything in your house came on a truck – including the house.” North Carolinians rely on men and women who carry the goods that we need and want. They work long hours and suffer serious accidents at an alarming rate. Workers’ compensation covers truck drivers when they are injured in the […]
Workers' Compensation
Valerie Johnson honored by the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Johnson & Groninger attorney Valerie Johnson was inducted into the American Bar Association College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers at its 9th Annual Induction Dinner, held in Naples, Florida in March. Valerie’s practice focuses heavily on representing North Carolina workers and their rights. She has a particular interest in fighting for the rights of injured workers, and […]
TOP 10 TIPS FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS IN NORTH CAROLINA
The first and most important lesson when handling a workers’ compensation claim is to report injuries when they happen.
Injured at work and fired
William called with a painful situation: he fell at work and hurt his back, and his employer fired him once the doctor said he would need surgery. William had no money coming in and now he couldn’t work at all. He wanted answers right away. If you are injured at work and terminated from your […]
Doctors and workers’ comp
When you have a workers’ comp injury, nothing is more important than your recovery. And nothing can help – or hinder – your journey back to good health more than your medical treatment. How do you get to the best doctor for your condition? North Carolina workers’ compensation law gives the insurance company the responsibility […]
Are you missing out on workers’ comp benefits?
Debra* walked into our office with a pile of papers. She wanted every penny that she was owed from her workers’ compensation carrier, and she intends to get it. We combed over the information and asked her what checks she had been receiving since she went out of work for her knee injury four months ago. […]