Helping Injured Truckers Get Workers' Compensation
If you are a truck driver and have been injured on the job in North Carolina, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits from the company that you were working for when you were injured, even if you are not a regular employee of that company.
At the law firm of Grandy & Martin in Charlotte, we help injured truckers pursue fair compensation for their injuries. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced workers' compensation lawyers. You will pay no fees unless we help you get benefits.
Understanding North Carolina's Unique Laws for Truck Drivers
Most people who own their own businesses or meet the legal definition of independent contractor are not eligible for workers' compensation. However, North Carolina law contains a special exception for truck drivers in the interstate and intrastate carrier industries.
If you have been injured while driving a truck, you are probably entitled to workers' compensation, even if you are an owner/operator or independent contractor.
If your truck is licensed by any government motor carrier agency, you are most likely covered by the provisions of this law. We are familiar with the specific provisions and how they apply to different categories of injured truckers.
Pursuing the Compensation You Legally Deserve
The company that hires you as a truck driver is responsible for providing any workers' compensation benefits you may be entitled to, even if it does not have three or more employees, and even if it does not carry workers' compensation insurance coverage.
Our attorneys have been representing injured truckers and other injured workers in North Carolina for more than 25 years. If you have any questions about your eligibility for workers' compensation after a truck accident or other trucking-related injury, please contact us.
