How Social Media Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case: What You Need to Know

Why That “Innocent” Posts Might Do More Harm Than You Realize

Social media is a natural part of daily life for many people — a place to stay connected, share life updates, or even vent about frustrations. But if you’ve been injured and are pursuing a personal injury claim, what you post online could come back to hurt your case.

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.

Slip and Fall Accidents: How to Prove Liability & Seek Compensation

Slip and fall accidents happen when you least expect them—in grocery stores, parking lots, apartment complexes, or even at work. While some result in minor bumps or bruises, others cause serious injuries that affect your ability to work, care for your family, or enjoy everyday life.

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 to Do After a Car Accident in North Carolina

If You’ve Been in a Car Accident, Here’s What You Need to Know

A car accident can leave you shaken, injured, and unsure of what to do next. Even if you didn’t feel hurt immediately, symptoms of injuries can emerge hours or even days later—and dealing with insurance companies can be frustrating and confusing.

5 Things to remember when making a workers’ compensation claim

There are many reasons why insurance companies deny workers’ compensation claims. The most common ones are the injury does not fit the specific definition of a covered “injury by accident”, it did not occur while on the job, the claimant had a preexisting condition that wasn’t related to work, or the worker failed to file the claim on time without a valid excuse.

Important Workers’ Compensation terms to remember

Having an accident on the job is bad because it can leave you with a disabling injury that can prevent you from working. But what’s even worse is if you don’t understand the intricacies of Workers’ Compensation law in North Carolina. How do you claim your benefits? What are your options? How do you protect your family and future?

If you don’t have an attorney, now is the right time to consult one to ensure that you get what you deserve.

Choosing the right workers’ compensation attorney

Finding the right workers’ compensation attorney for you in North Carolina may be like looking for a needle in a haystack. It’s a tough act, considering that in 2018 alone, there were 24,087 active attorneys in this State, according to the American Bar Association National Lawyer Population Survey.