Serving injured workers
in Durham and across NC
Getting hurt on the job can put your paycheck and future at risk. Our Durham work injury lawyers help you get the workers’ compensation benefits you are owed.
When you clock in, you expect to earn your paycheck and make it home safely. But for too many workers in Durham, that’s not how the day ends. Whether it’s a fall from a scaffold, a crush injury in a factory, or a back injury from repetitive lifting, job-related injuries can leave you in pain, out of work, and unsure of your future.
At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, we represent injured workers across North Carolina—construction workers, healthcare staff, delivery drivers, warehouse employees, and others—who’ve been hurt on the job and need someone in their corner.
You’re not just a number. You’re a person who got hurt doing their job. We’re here to make sure the people responsible don’t leave you hanging.
A work injury is any injury or illness that arises out of and in the course of employment. This includes:
You don’t have to work in construction to qualify. You could be injured in a school, office, warehouse, or delivery van—and still have a valid claim.
At Johnson & Groninger, we’ve helped workers from all industries recover compensation after job-related injuries. Common cases include:
No matter where you work, if the job caused your injury—you have rights under North Carolina law.
There are typically two paths to recovery:
North Carolina employers are required to carry workers’ comp insurance. If you’re injured on the job, you’re generally entitled to:
The trade-off? You generally can’t sue your employer for negligence—even if the injury was their fault.
If your injury was caused by someone outside your employer (like a subcontractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer, or negligent driver), you may have a separate personal injury claim. This allows you to recover:
We investigate both options and often pursue both claims simultaneously.
Insurance companies don’t want to pay full benefits. They may deny your claim by arguing:
Here’s what they don’t tell you: fault doesn’t matter in a workers’ comp claim. If you were hurt doing your job, you’re covered. Period.
We push back on delays, denials, and lowball settlements. We also represent workers at hearings before the North Carolina Industrial Commission when disputes arise.
Under workers’ comp rules, your employer (or their insurer) gets to direct your medical care—but that doesn’t mean you have to accept poor treatment. If your recovery is being rushed, denied, or minimized, we can help you get a second opinion or independent medical evaluation.
You deserve real healing—not just a quick sign-off.
We don’t just fill out forms. We fight for your future.
Here’s what we do:
We review accident reports, video footage, medical records, job descriptions, and safety logs. If there’s a third-party responsible, we’ll find them.
We handle all paperwork, deadlines, and communication with the insurance company or employer—so you can focus on recovery.
If your claim was denied or your checks suddenly stopped, we take immediate action. That may include requesting a hearing or filing an appeal.
If a third party caused your injury, we coordinate both claims—maximizing your compensation without jeopardizing your benefits.
A serious work injury can change everything—your income, your mobility, your independence. Insurance companies may offer a quick settlement and pressure you to sign. Don’t.
Once you settle, you can’t go back. And they’re counting on you not knowing your rights.
Before you sign anything, call us.
You’ve done your job. Now let us do ours. If you were injured at work in Durham, don’t try to navigate this alone. Between confusing claim forms, stingy insurance adjusters, and sudden denials, it’s easy to get overwhelmed—and underpaid.
At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, we’ve helped thousands of workers get the treatment, support, and financial recovery they deserve. Let us help you get your life back on track.
Serving injured workers across Durham and North Carolina
Free consultations. No fee unless we win.
You must notify your employer within 30 days of the injury—ideally in writing. If you delay, they may try to deny your claim.
You can still file a claim for repetitive strain or occupational illnesses. These cases often require strong medical documentation, which we help you build.
Generally no—workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy. But if someone else caused your injury (like a contractor or driver), you may be able to sue them while still receiving workers’ comp benefits.
Employers often misclassify workers to avoid responsibility. We investigate your actual working relationship—because labels don’t always reflect the law.
In workers’ comp, fault doesn’t matter. You can still recover benefits even if you made a mistake. In personal injury claims, fault may reduce your recovery—but that’s something we’ll evaluate in detail.
You pay nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis for personal injury claims, and statutory fees for workers’ comp. That means:
We represent clients statewide, with offices in Durham and Charlotte. Whether you’ve been injured at work or hurt in a crash, we’ll meet you where you are.
