Workers’ Compensation

Riddle & Brantley attorney Adam Smith, an NC Bar-Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation, slammed a recent $43,000 fine assessed by the North Carolina Department of Labor after a worker fell 70 feet to her death at Smithfield Grain. The company was found to have violated at least four workplace safety...
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Are you seeking workers’ compensation for a knee injury suffered while on the job? In this post, we’ll look at what you need to know about knee injury workers’ comp claims. And, if you need to file a claim for workers’ comp for knee injury, we’ll give you some tips...
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Do you need workers’ comp for a shoulder injury? Shoulder injuries are among the most complicated types of injuries in the world of worker’s compensation. For a shoulder injury to qualify for coverage under a North Carolina worker’s compensation claim, it typically needs to be the result of a “specific...
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Are you having problems with workers' comp? If you’re like most people who are hurt on the job, you have a lot of questions about whether you need an attorney to help you navigate the process of filing for workers’ compensation benefits. You probably have a good relationship with your...
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Have you suffered a repetitive motion-related injury on the job in North Carolina? You may be wondering: "Is carpal tunnel covered by workers' comp?" Our experienced North Carolina workers' compensation attorneys frequently advise injured workers on questions involving repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Does workers' comp cover...
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If you’ve been injured at work, you may be filing a workers’ compensation claim, and there’s a pretty good chance you’ve been searching for best workers compensation lawyer on Google or elsewhere. The fact is, there is no such thing as the best workers’ compensation lawyer. Every case is different,...
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A 48-year-old Lincoln County landfill worker died last month after being hit a bulldozer. According to the Department of Labor, the man was trying to prevent the bulldozer from dumping trash into the wrong area of the landfill when the accident occurred. Officials with the Department of Labor who are...
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A greater number of Americans are choosing to extend their working years. According to the most recent survey conducted by the Census Bureau, 20.8 percent of Americans over the age of 65 remain in the workforce. This is number has been trending upward in recent decades. Of course, older workers,...
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When can I sue my employer? North Carolina’s Worker’s Compensation Act prohibits many kinds of lawsuits against an employer.  The Act is designed to be the exclusive remedy for employees against employers regarding on-the-job injuries.  The Act creates a no-fault system, so (with a few exceptions) if you are hurt...
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Can I quit my job and still get workers compensation? Yes, but... (don't quit) When you are injured on the job and have a worker’s compensation claim, your claim really has two aspects: Medical Indemnity The medical portion is where the employer or their insurance is required to provide you...
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