Workers' compensation lawyers in North Carolina
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Workers’ compensation lawyers near North Carolina
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Bradford Law
3507 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205
Bradford Law was founded in 2021 by a team with more than a decade of experience helping North Carolina residents. Clients say the firm communicates clearly, and that their needs are put first throughout their case. Bradford Law offers free consultations and doesn't charge upfront fees.
Workers’ compensation in North Carolina
See how compensation in North Carolina compares to the rest of the country.
83,800
residents who file for workers' comp per year
10
median days out of work
66.7%
percent of former wages paid
Your temporary total disability benefit (TTD) amount will be two-thirds of your average weekly wage (AWW) before taxes. If you reach your maximum medical improvement and still can't work, you may receive permanent disabiltiy benefits — which are calculated differently.
7
waiting period in days
You need to be out of work for a certain number of days to receive payments for lost work. Each state has a waiting period of between three and seven days set by law.
500
max weeks receiving payments
You can continue to receive payments for temporary total disability for 500 weeks. If at this time your condition has stabilized, and you still can’t work like you used to, you may qualify for permanent disability benefits.
2
years to file after injury
You'll have two years after your injury to file for workers' compensation. You'll want to inform your employer you were hurt much earlier than this — ideally, as soon the incident occurs.
Workers’ compensation: Why work with a lawyer?
Workers' Compensation: Why work with a lawyer?
While the workers’ compensation process may seem straightforward, it’s hard to know whether your settlement, your medical care, and your work accommodations are fair. Workers’ comp lawyers help you claim the maximum possible payout. They also make the process less stressful — mediating between doctors, employers, and insurance companies. Best of all, lawyers don’t charge anything upfront; they only get paid when you win or settle.
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FAQs about workers' compensation
Do I need a workers' compensation lawyer in North Carolina?
If your injuries are very minor, and you spend little (or no) time away from work, then a lawyer may not be much help. But if you require medical attention, miss work, or return to work on “light duty” — a workers’ compensation lawyer can ensure you get the care and payout you deserve. In fact, workers’ compensation payouts average 5x as much when a lawyer gets involved.
How much do workers' compensation lawyers charge in North Carolina?
Workers’ compensation lawyers charge nothing upfront — they only get paid once you win or settle. Workers’ comp fees vary — generally between 15-33% of the compensation your lawyer helps you recover. Because they’re paid a percentage of your payout, lawyers are incentivized to get you the best outcome possible. If they lose, then you pay nothing.
How does Atticus find the right lawyer for me?
Our Harvard and Stanford-trained lawyers vet workers’ compensation firms nationwide, and invite the top firms into our network. To get matched, you'll fill out our 2-minute workers’ comp quiz and talk briefly with one of our client advocates. They'll consider your case details and find the lawyer who's the best fit for you.