Charlotte, North Carolina, Workers' Compensation Lawyers
Food production and processing, and specifically the poultry industry, account for a major component of our North Carolina economy. We know that people employed in poultry and meat packing plants, for example, deal with serious injury risks every day as they perform important and typically very fast-paced work.
According to information published by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, OSHA inspections are frequent and worker safety programs are a priority in most poultry plants. Yet rates of injuries from a variety of causes — along with the occurrence of repetitive motion disorders — remain high. If you have been injured on the job and must file a claim for workers' compensation benefits, we encourage you to contact us for legal guidance and protection of your rights.
Strong Advocacy for Victims of Industrial Accidents and Occupational Diseases
As in other high-productivity industrial environments, the potential for injury in a meatpacking or poultry processing plant covers a wide spectrum. In addition to forklift traffic and other transport of heavy loads, workers face risks including:
- Amputation hazards and risks of other severe injuries associated with cutting, de-boning and using high-speed machines
- Carpal tunnel syndrome or other repetitive stress injuries from performing the same tasks and motions over and over again
- Toxic exposure to ammonia refrigeration chemicals and other hazardous substances
- Crush injuries from the use of conveyor belts
Experienced Poultry Processing and Meat Packing Injury Attorneys
Unfortunately, many people run into problems with their North Carolina workers' compensation claims. Common difficulties include claim denials, lengthy delays, early terminations of benefits, and demands that employees return to work before they are able.
This is probably the best answer to the common question, " Why hire a workers' compensation lawyer?" In addition, we provide a free consultation and representation on contingency. You will owe us nothing unless we win a positive outcome in your case.
Among the thousands of workers' compensation and personal injury claims we have pursued for our clients since 1984, we have effectively represented many food processing and industrial workers. We take pride in our track record of diligent case evaluation and success in hearings and appeals.
