Are Prosthetics Covered by Workers’ Compensation After a Work-Related Amputation?

If you’ve suffered a life-altering injury like an amputation at work, you’re likely overwhelmed with medical questions, emotional stress, and worries about what comes next — including how to pay for the care and equipment you may need to move forward.

What If Your Work Injury Makes an Existing Condition Worse?

Understanding Aggravation of Pre-Existing Injuries in NC Workers’ Compensation

If you’ve suffered an injury at work that made an old injury or medical condition worse, you might wonder: Does this still qualify for workers’ compensation? The answer, in many cases, is yes — but proving it and getting the benefits you deserve can be more complicated.

Maximizing Your Workers’ Comp Benefits

What You Need to Know About Medical Treatment & Wage Replacement

A workplace injury can disrupt more than your daily routine — it can affect your health, your paycheck, and your future. If you’ve been hurt on the job in North Carolina, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, including medical care and wage replacement.

How Long Do Workers’ Comp Claims Take?

A Guide to the Process & Timelines for Injured Workers in North Carolina

If you’ve been hurt on the job, chances are you’re dealing with more than just physical pain. The questions start piling up fast: How will I pay my bills? When will I get my first check? How long will this claim drag on?

At Shankle Law Firm, we’ve helped thousands of injured workers navigate the North Carolina workers’ compensation system.

Common Workplace Injuries in Construction & What Workers Should Do Next

Construction workers put their safety on the line every day. Between towering scaffolds, heavy machinery, and unpredictable job sites, injuries aren’t just possible—they’re common. If you’ve been hurt on the job, you might be wondering what happens next, whether you qualify for workers’ compensation, or how to deal with an employer or insurance company that’s suddenly gone quiet.

Navigating Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina

What Every Injured Worker Needs to Know

Suffering an injury on the job is a stressful experience. You may be in pain, unable to work, and facing mounting medical bills—while also wondering if your employer or their insurance company will fairly handle your claim.

What Is My Statute of Limitations (SOL) And What Does That Mean?

Understanding the Statute of Limitations in North Carolina

When you’ve been injured—whether in a car accident, workplace injury, or slip-and-fall—you may be entitled to compensation. However, waiting too long to take action could mean losing your legal rights.

Workers’ Compensation Quiz: True or False?

Workers’ compensation claims can be overwhelming and confusing, especially when misinformation spreads. Test your knowledge with these common true/false questions, and if you’re unsure about your rights, call our office for a free consultation.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits & Your Finances

You must pay taxes on your workers’ compensation benefits.

I was injured off the clock, am I entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits?

In the era of remote work, lots of questions have arisen about what “arising out of and in the course of employment” encompasses. N.C. GEN. STAT 97-2(6) (Current through 2024).

In the course of employment, “refers to the time, place and circumstances of the accidental injury.

Why Can’t I Get Pain and Suffering in a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

You were hurt on the job. It has caused you much more than your physical pain. You may have been traumatized by the incident, face daily inconveniences, and simply cannot live the life you used to do. You are not entitled to damages for these losses. Why?

These damages, known as Pain and Suffering, are not a legal remedy under North Carolina Workers’ Compensation law.