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A Guide to the Process & Timelines for Injured Workers in North Carolina
If you’ve been hurt on the job, chances are you’re dealing with more than just physical pain. The questions start piling up fast: How will I pay my bills? When will I get my first check? How long will this claim drag on?
At Shankle Law Firm, we’ve helped thousands of injured workers navigate the North Carolina workers’ compensation system.
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Slip and fall accidents happen when you least expect them—in grocery stores, parking lots, apartment complexes, or even at work. While some result in minor bumps or bruises, others cause serious injuries that affect your ability to work, care for your family, or enjoy everyday life.
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Construction workers put their safety on the line every day. Between towering scaffolds, heavy machinery, and unpredictable job sites, injuries aren’t just possible—they’re common. If you’ve been hurt on the job, you might be wondering what happens next, whether you qualify for workers’ compensation, or how to deal with an employer or insurance company that’s suddenly gone quiet.
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What Every Injured Worker Needs to Know
Suffering an injury on the job is a stressful experience. You may be in pain, unable to work, and facing mounting medical bills—while also wondering if your employer or their insurance company will fairly handle your claim.
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If You’ve Been in a Car Accident, Here’s What You Need to Know
A car accident can leave you shaken, injured, and unsure of what to do next. Even if you didn’t feel hurt immediately, symptoms of injuries can emerge hours or even days later—and dealing with insurance companies can be frustrating and confusing.
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Understanding the Statute of Limitations in North Carolina
When you’ve been injured—whether in a car accident, workplace injury, or slip-and-fall—you may be entitled to compensation. However, waiting too long to take action could mean losing your legal rights.
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Workers’ compensation claims can be overwhelming and confusing, especially when misinformation spreads. Test your knowledge with these common true/false questions, and if you’re unsure about your rights, call our office for a free consultation.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits & Your Finances
You must pay taxes on your workers’ compensation benefits.
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In the era of remote work, lots of questions have arisen about what “arising out of and in the course of employment” encompasses. N.C. GEN. STAT 97-2(6) (Current through 2024).
In the course of employment, “refers to the time, place and circumstances of the accidental injury.
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You were hurt on the job. It has caused you much more than your physical pain. You may have been traumatized by the incident, face daily inconveniences, and simply cannot live the life you used to do. You are not entitled to damages for these losses. Why?
These damages, known as Pain and Suffering, are not a legal remedy under North Carolina Workers’ Compensation law.
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You and your employer have a very informal setup. Perhaps you never completed any paperwork or training. Perhaps you are undocumented. You have been working for your employer for a while but have never been paid by a company check. You are directly handed cash, venmoed, sometimes paid cash and sometimes by personal check.