Workers Comp Lawyer North Carolina
Experienced NC workers compensation attorneys fighting for injured workers in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham & all North Carolina cities
North Carolina Workers Compensation Lawyers Fighting for Injured Workers
When you're injured on the job in North Carolina, you have rights under the NC Workers' Compensation Act. You're entitled to medical treatment, wage replacement, and disability benefits - but insurance companies often deny valid claims or offer inadequate compensation. At Vasquez Law Firm, our NC State Bar licensed attorneys fight aggressively to ensure injured workers throughout North Carolina receive the full benefits they deserve.
We represent workers injured in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, and all NC cities. Our workers comp lawyers handle cases before the North Carolina Industrial Commission, appeal denied claims, negotiate with insurance carriers, and ensure you receive proper medical care and wage replacement while you recover.
⚠️ North Carolina Workers Comp Deadlines Are Strict!
Don't lose your right to benefits - North Carolina has strict time limits:
- • Report injury to employer: Within 30 days of accident
- • File claim with NC Industrial Commission: Within 2 years of injury
- • Appeal denied claim: Within 90 days of denial decision
Act immediately! Delays can cost you medical benefits, lost wages, and disability payments. Contact us today to protect your rights under NC workers compensation law.
What Benefits You Can Receive Under NC Workers Compensation
Medical Benefits
All reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your workplace injury
Wage Replacement
2/3 of your average weekly wages while unable to work (subject to NC maximums)
Disability Benefits
Temporary or permanent disability payments based on injury severity
Vocational Rehabilitation
Job retraining if you cannot return to your previous work
Note: North Carolina's workers comp is a "no-fault" system - you don't have to prove your employer was negligent. If you were injured on the job, you're entitled to benefits regardless of fault.
Types of NC Workers Compensation Cases We Handle
Construction Accidents NC
Falls from scaffolding, ladder accidents, electrical shocks, equipment malfunctions, heavy machinery injuries. Construction is one of NC's most dangerous industries.
- • Falls from heights
- • Struck by falling objects
- • Electrocution injuries
- • Trench collapses
Workplace Injuries NC
Slips and falls, lifting injuries, machine accidents, burns, chemical exposure, and other on-the-job injuries in warehouses, factories, offices, retail, and more.
- • Slip/trip and fall injuries
- • Machinery accidents
- • Forklift accidents
- • Chemical burns/exposure
Repetitive Stress Injuries NC
Carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, back strain, and other injuries caused by repetitive motions over time. Common in manufacturing, assembly, and office work.
- • Carpal tunnel syndrome
- • Back and neck strain
- • Tendonitis and bursitis
- • Rotator cuff injuries
Denied Workers Comp Claims NC
Insurance companies deny valid claims all the time. We appeal denials to the NC Industrial Commission, gather medical evidence, and fight to overturn wrongful denials.
- • Claim denials and appeals
- • Medical treatment denials
- • Benefit terminations
- • Pre-existing condition disputes
Occupational Diseases NC
Lung diseases from toxic exposure, hearing loss from prolonged noise, repetitive trauma, and illnesses caused by workplace conditions over time.
- • Asbestos exposure/mesothelioma
- • Occupational hearing loss
- • Toxic chemical exposure
- • Respiratory diseases
On-the-Job Fatalities NC
When a worker is killed on the job, their family may be entitled to death benefits under NC workers compensation including funeral expenses and ongoing financial support.
- • Death benefits for families
- • Funeral expense coverage
- • Ongoing wage replacement
- • Dependent children benefits
Navigating the North Carolina Industrial Commission
The North Carolina Industrial Commission handles all workers compensation disputes in the state. If your claim is denied or benefits are terminated, you must appeal to the Industrial Commission within strict deadlines.
The process is complex: You need medical evidence, witness testimony, expert opinions, and knowledge of NC workers comp law. Insurance companies have experienced attorneys fighting to minimize or deny your benefits.
Don't face them alone. Our workers comp attorneys have extensive experience representing injured workers before the NC Industrial Commission. We know the procedures, the judges, and the tactics insurance companies use - and we fight back aggressively.
Why Choose Vasquez Law for Your NC Workers Comp Case?
Licensed NC State Bar
Authorized to practice workers compensation law throughout North Carolina
NC Workers Comp Experts
Deep knowledge of NC Industrial Commission procedures and workers comp law
No Fee Unless We Win
Contingency fees - you pay nothing upfront, only if we recover benefits
Statewide Representation
We handle cases throughout North Carolina before any Industrial Commission office
Fight Denied Claims
Aggressive appeals of denied claims and benefit terminations
Bilingual Services
Se habla español - serving NC's Hispanic workers
Free Consultation for NC Injured Workers
Don't let insurance companies deny you the medical treatment and wages you're entitled to under North Carolina workers compensation law. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
Injured at Work in NC?
Get experienced legal help from NC workers comp attorneys. Free consultation.
Free Case EvaluationCommon NC Work Injuries
- • Construction falls
- • Back and neck injuries
- • Carpal tunnel syndrome
- • Machinery accidents
- • Repetitive stress injuries
- • Chemical exposure
- • Burns and lacerations
- • Forklift accidents
- • Hearing loss
- • Amputations
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NC Workers Comp Facts
Report Injury:
Within 30 days to employer
File Claim:
Within 2 years of injury
Wage Replacement:
2/3 of average weekly wages
Medical Benefits:
All reasonable treatment covered
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