Dedicated Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Charlotte, North Carolina
If you have been seriously injured on the job or lost a family member in an industrial accident, facing a denial of benefits or other major problem with your workers' compensation claim can be a devastating blow. It does not have to be the end of the line, however.
Our attorneys have won favorable outcomes for numerous clients by building strong cases and navigating a complex process all the way through mediation, a hearing, and workers' compensation claim appeals to the full industrial commission, the Court of Appeals and even the North Carolina Supreme Court. To discuss your case free of charge with one of our founding partners Bill Grandy or Ken Martin, please contact us.
Applying decades of experience pursuing workers' compensation benefits for people in North Carolina and upper South Carolina, we will carefully assess the issues in your case and provide honest counsel on whether it makes sense to pursue an appeal. You can turn to us at any point in the process — as you prepare to file, as soon as you run into any problem with a claim, or when you feel the outcome of a workers' compensation hearing was unjust.
Knowledge Required for an Appeal Before a Deputy Commissioner
According to the North Carolina Industrial Commission, this agency handles approximately 500 appeals per year. Even getting to this stage is work for an experienced lawyer, as the process is form-intensive and demanding.
Lawyers Experienced in the North Carolina Court of Appeals
At Grandy & Martin, we are prepared to take your valid claim for benefits as far as necessary through the system. Some workers' compensation cases are ultimately decided by a panels of judges in the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Our successes even extend to reopening cases when a victim's condition has changed substantially, or we believe the case was settled unfairly or unwisely by another attorney.
Consulting With Us Involves No Fees and No Risk
We always look for the path to resolution that will best serve our client. We know time and efficiency matter, but that desperate situations call for skill and tenacity. To discuss your potential workers' compensation appeal or any other aspect of your claim, please request a free consultation today.
