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.

Am I due compensation for being bitten by a dog in NC?

Dog bites can be a traumatic experience. Did you know that a dog bite could be considered a viable Personal Injury incident for which you may be due compensation in a personal injury case?

There are applicable Dog Bite Laws in NC. The owner of the dog is not automatically responsible for any injuries that occur because their dog bites someone.

How do I get compensated after an Auto Accident that was not my fault?

Insurance coverage in an auto accident claim can be a grey area and difficult to comprehend. This blog seeks to provide you with a few possible coverage options which could be available to you if you are involved in an automobile accident when the accident was not your fault.

Top 5 Questions from Clients Involved in a Car Wreck:

(1) Will the driver who hit me pay for a rental car?
In North Carolina, the driver who is at fault is required to provide you with a rental car through their insurance. If this driver has car insurance, it is their insurance company that will fund and provide you with the rental car.

Will Delaying Medical Care Negatively Affect My Personal Injury Case?

Imagine you’ve just been injured in a car wreck or other significant accident and emergency medical providers arrive on the scene. You feel anxious, overwhelmed, and upset. The emergency providers strongly suggest you seek medical care as soon as possible, but with adrenaline pumping through your veins and thoughts rushing through your head, going to the hospital is the very last thing you want to do.

Why Choose Shankle Law Firm?

When you've been injured, whether at work or due to someone else’s negligence, you’re not just facing physical pain. You're dealing with uncertainty, stress, and questions that can feel overwhelming:

What happens if I can’t return to work right away?
Who’s responsible for my medical bills?
Can I trust the insurance company to be fair?
Should I be talking to a lawyer?

The truth is, when your health, income, and future are on the line, trying to go it alone can be a costly mistake.

Slip & Falls in North Carolina

Slip & Falls in North Carolina Slip and fall cases are a type of Personal Injury case. Slip and falls that occur outside of the workplace can be very challenging …

Workers’ Comp can be confusing!

Workers’ Comp: The Confusing Forms, The Bizarre Acronyms…Help! Workers’ Comp can seem like a foreign language. It has its own court system, forms and acronyms that can make it virtually …