Serving injured workers
across North Carolina
Workers’ compensation in North Carolina provides medical care and wage replacement when you’re injured on the job. Our North Carolina workers’ compensation attorneys are Board Certified Specialists who know the law and use it to get you every benefit you’re entitled to.
At Johnson Groninger PLLC, we do not believe that hardworking citizens must accept serious injuries as “part of the job.” We have vigorously represented injured workers across North Carolina and two members of our firm are Board-Certified Specialists in Workers’ Compensation law. With offices in Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina, we represent clients statewide before the North Carolina Industrial Commission and state appellate courts.
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510 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701
(Civil, personal injury cases filed in Durham County)
832 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
(Handles superior and district court civil cases)
430 N Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27603
(Administers and hears workers’ compensation claims statewide)
When you are injured on the job, you may have many questions about your rights and entitlements under North Carolina workers’ compensation law:
The experienced workers’ compensation attorneys of Johnson Groninger PLLC can answer those questions and fight for you. Our knowledge of the Industrial Commission system and workers’ rights under state law enables us to appeal denied claims with a high rate of success and qualify clients for all benefits to which they are entitled. We work closely with you to ensure you receive proper medical care and that you are not forced back to work when you are still ailing. If your injuries result in a long-term or permanent injury, we will fight to get the disability benefits you need and deserve.
If you have been injured at work, contact board-certified lawyers at 919-240-4054. In a free consultation with a worker’s compensation lawyer, Valerie Johnson can explain and protect your legal rights.
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Johnson Groninger PLLC provides the following information to help you understand the basic framework of the workers’ compensation system. This information is by no means comprehensive and is not meant to be a substitute for competent legal advice.
The Industrial Commission is the state agency that administers the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. The Industrial Commission consists of Deputy Commissioners, who hear cases where there are disputed issues, and Commissioners, who hear appeals from Deputy Commissioner decisions. The Industrial Commission also hears motions in workers’ compensation cases and reviews agreements between employees and employers. You can access the NCIC Web site at http://www.ic.nc.gov/.
Most employers in Charlotte, North Carolina are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. You are probably covered if: your employer regularly employs three or more people; you work for the state, a county, or a city; your employer has purchased workers’ compensation insurance; or you work for a construction subcontractor.
Most importantly, you should get medical treatment for your injury. You should tell your employer immediately about your personal injury, and notify your employer in writing within 30 days after the injury. If your doctor diagnoses you with an occupational disease, tell your employer in writing within thirty days. Make sure you get a copy of your written report to the employer.
You must also file a claim with the Industrial Commission to protect your right to benefits. Usually this means filing an Industrial Commission form, called a Form 18, within two years of your date of injury. It is not enough that your employer files an employer’s statement of injury, otherwise known as a Form 19. When you file a Form 18, you should also give a copy to your employer.
You are entitled to benefits if you have an accident at work or suffer from an occupational disease that meets the requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Act. If you are a dependent of someone who has died in a work-related accident, you are probably entitled to benefits.
To what benefits am I entitled?
If you qualify, you are entitled to payment of your medical bills and a percentage of your lost wages, if you are out of work more than seven days. You may also be entitled to additional benefits, such as a disability rating or compensation for loss of a body part or disfigurement.
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You may be having difficulties supporting yourself or your family because of your injury. The right lawyer can help you address the stress of your injury and the hassles of dealing with an insurance company, your employer, and medical providers:
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.
