Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Workers' Compensation Attorneys in NC, SC & GA
When you are injured on the job, workers' compensation is supposed to provide medical benefits and wage replacement while you recover. In practice, however, the workers' compensation system can be frustrating and adversarial. Employers and their insurance companies routinely deny valid claims, minimize the severity of injuries, and pressure injured workers to return to work before they are ready. At Dr. Ted Injury Law, our workers' compensation attorneys fight to protect the rights of injured workers across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
You should not have to fight for benefits you are entitled to. Our attorneys handle every aspect of workers' compensation claims, from initial filings to appeals of denied claims. We ensure that you receive proper medical treatment, fair wage replacement, and appropriate compensation for any permanent disability.
Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits
- Medical benefits — Coverage for all reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to the work injury, including doctor visits, surgery, medication, physical therapy, and assistive devices.
- Temporary total disability (TTD) — Wage replacement benefits when you are completely unable to work due to your injury.
- Temporary partial disability (TPD) — Benefits when you can return to work but at reduced capacity or wages.
- Permanent partial disability (PPD) — Compensation for permanent impairment that does not prevent all work.
- Permanent total disability (PTD) — Benefits when injuries prevent you from returning to any gainful employment.
- Vocational rehabilitation — Assistance with job retraining and placement if you cannot return to your previous occupation.
Common Workplace Injuries
- Back and spinal injuries from lifting, falls, and repetitive stress
- Traumatic brain injuries from falls and struck-by incidents
- Fractures and broken bones
- Repetitive strain injuries (carpal tunnel, tendonitis)
- Occupational diseases (asbestos exposure, chemical exposure)
- Burns and electrocution injuries
- Amputations and crush injuries
- Hearing loss from noise exposure
State Workers' Compensation Laws
North Carolina
North Carolina's Workers' Compensation Act (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-1 et seq.) requires employers with three or more employees to carry workers' compensation insurance. Benefits include TTD at two-thirds of average weekly wages, subject to a maximum rate. Claims are heard by the NC Industrial Commission. You must report your injury within 30 days and file a claim within 2 years of the injury.
South Carolina
South Carolina's Workers' Compensation Act (S.C. Code § 42-1-10 et seq.) covers employers with four or more employees. Benefits include TTD at two-thirds of average weekly wages. Claims are administered by the SC Workers' Compensation Commission. You must provide notice within 90 days and file a claim within 2 years.
Georgia
Georgia's Workers' Compensation Act (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-1 et seq.) covers employers with three or more employees. TTD benefits are two-thirds of average weekly wages. Claims are administered by the State Board of Workers' Compensation. You must report within 30 days and file a claim within 1 year of the injury or last medical treatment.
Third-Party Claims
While workers' compensation is typically the exclusive remedy against your employer, you may also have a personal injury claim against a third party whose negligence contributed to your injury. Examples include equipment manufacturers (product liability), subcontractors on construction sites, property owners, and negligent drivers. Third-party claims allow you to recover full damages including pain and suffering, which are not available through workers' compensation.
Denied Claims
If your workers' compensation claim has been denied, do not give up. Common reasons for denial include disputes about whether the injury is work-related, pre-existing conditions, missed deadlines, and employer disputes. Our attorneys handle appeals and fight to get denied claims approved.
Contact Us
If you have been injured on the job, contact Dr. Ted Injury Law for a free consultation. We help injured workers get the full benefits they deserve.
Related Case Results
A factory worker in Wilmington developed severe carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists after years of repetitive assembly line work. When the employer's workers' compensation insurer denied the claim, arguing that the condition was pre-existing, we gathered medical evidence and vocational expert testimony demonstrating that the workplace conditions directly caused the injury. We secured a $75,000 settlement that included coverage for bilateral carpal tunnel release surgery and vocational rehabilitation.