Worker's Compensation

The workers’ compensation system in North Carolina provides coverage to many employees injured on the job. However, exceptions occur within the system. So, who is not covered by workers’ compensation?  Businesses with under three employees don’t have to provide workers’ comp insurance. Additionally, some industries – like agriculture and logging – do not have to …

What is the process for workers’ compensation claims in North Carolina? Generally, employees must report their accident to their employer, seek medical treatment, and then file the appropriate claims with the state’s official workers’ compensation agency.  You can get detailed information about each of these steps from a Raleigh workers’ compensation lawyer from our team …

What types of injuries are covered by workers’ compensation in North Carolina? Most injuries caused on the job receive workers’ comp coverage, including injuries caused by accidents and those caused by repetitive motion or exposure to long-term hazards.  A Raleigh workers’ compensation lawyer from our team at the Whitley Law Firm can provide more specific …

Usually, an employee who is injured on the job cannot sue their workplace for negligence if their injury is covered by their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance, according to the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC). Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, which means you don’t have to prove negligence or file a lawsuit against your employer …

Sometimes, the workers’ compensation insurance company will refuse to provide the benefits that an injured worker is entitled to. If your workers’ comp claim is denied improperly, you need to know what happens next. A workers’ compensation lawyer can fight for you to get the benefits you should receive under North Carolina law. You can …

Workers’ compensation is America’s oldest social insurance program, and while it can be extremely valuable to the people it serves, it can also be difficult to navigate. If you are having trouble with a workers’ comp claim, you may also be looking for a good workers’ compensation lawyer and wondering where to start. Finding the …

Our workers’ compensation attorneys are committed to helping injured workers and their families navigate all aspects of the workers’ comp system. A common question we get is: Who pays for my injury? If you have been injured on the job, medical expenses will likely be paid by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. This may be …

Strictly speaking, you don’t “need” an attorney if you are injured on the job. You are free to try to handle the claim on your own. However, if you have suffered a workplace injury in North Carolina, there are a number of reasons to get in touch with a lawyer. A work injury lawyer can …

You should consider hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer the minute you anticipate a problem with your claim. While many employees in North Carolina are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, that doesn’t mean the claims process is easy. You could spend weeks or more going back and forth with the insurance company, all while unable to …