Charlotte Lawyers Focused on the Best Resolution of Your Work Comp Claim
If your legitimate workers' compensation claim has been denied in North Carolina, the next step is to file a request for a hearing with the Industrial Commission. The vast majority of cases are then set for mediation, with the intent that you and the workers' compensation insurer may be able to reach a mutually acceptable agreement on the validity and value of the claim.
Experienced Representation in Your Best Interests
Under some circumstances, your attorney's involvement, case building efforts and negotiating skills may lead the insurer's counsel to consider compromising and settling your claim. It is important to have experienced counsel who knows how to prepare and present evidence, and who can:
- Accurately assess the value of your claim and the likelihood your case will succeed at the hearing or appeal phase
- Help you understand the implications of accepting a lump sum settlement if offered, rather than the approval for weekly benefits you could receive if you win at a hearing or appeal
- Keep you informed and involved, so that you can make sound decisions about any settlement offer
In other situations, you may be receiving workers' compensation benefits but reach "maximum medical improvement" or a point where the degree and rating of your permanent disability seems clear. We may be able to seek a financial settlement that may be more desirable to you than having the insurer continue to pay for your medical costs, partial wage losses and other benefits.
Consult an Attorney With a Track Record of Success in Challenging Cases
A few of our successes in obtaining North Carolina workers' compensation settlements for our clients include:
- More than $335,000 for a worker who suffered a back injury lifting boxes and was unable to return to his job
- Work comp benefits of $500,000 for a man who suffered brain trauma and vocal injuries in a work-related auto accident — in a case where we also recovered an additional $235,000 through personal injury litigation
Any attempt to resolve a workers' compensation claim must be made armed with a strong sense of the value of the case and the goals of the client. Contact us at Grandy & Martin to discuss your claim free of charge.
