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Injured at Work?
Get Answers to Your Questions with a Free Consultation
Not sure if you need a lawyer, or even have a case? Are you concerned about losing your job, how you will pay your bills, or if you're going to be compensated fairly and soon?
Workers' compensation laws are designed to protect you and we're here to answer your questions. Award-winning attorney, Maggie Shankle, and her outstanding NC workers' compensation team will help you determine if you're entitled to financial compensation; and, will be with you every step of the way in the fight to get the care and compensation you deserve. Get answers by scheduling your free, no-obligation consultation today!
Our promise:
"We provide you with experienced, fierce, and relentless legal advocacy while treating you with the care, respect, and dignity that you deserve. That is our promise... and we keep our promises."
- Maggie Shankle, Owner / Attorney
Why do I need an attorney?
Injured workers should understand that North Carolina workers' compensation insurance companies, adjusters, and employers are not on your side. It is an insurance adjuster's job to save the insurance company money and pay out as little as possible to injured workers; whereas, a lawyer may be able to get you substantially more money. Do not expect your employer's insurance adjuster to explain your rights to you or offer you the compensation you deserve.
If you've suffered an injury on the job or developed an occupational disease (or, even if you're workers' comp claim has already been denied), you need an attorney who is a specialist in NC workers' compensation law that will fight for your rights—and Maggie Shankle is the attorney for the job!
"My case is settled and I got more than I ever expected. Now Maggie and her staff are people I have in my heart. I never forget about them. Anybody, even if they think their problem doesn't have a solution, needs to call Maggie."
- Crisli L. and daughter, Construction Worker
Common Workplace Injuries that Need a Workers' Comp Attorney
- Lacerations, Burns & Electrical Shocks
- Amputations
- Fractures / Broken Bones
- Joint Injuries
- Sprain / Ligament Injuries
- Eye / Hearing Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries
- Back Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Dismemberment / Loss of Fingers or Toes
- Injury Resulting in Wrongful Death
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Other Workplace Accidents
Important Do's and Don'ts
- Do report the injury immediately in writing to your employer and get a copy of the report for your records
- Do contact a lawyer -- it is free -- as soon as possible to get initial guidance
- Don't let your employer pay your medical bills out of pocket and not report them to their insurance company
- Don't use your medical insurance instead of employer's workers' comp insurance
- Don't talk to the insurance company without a lawyer
- Don't sign anything
Why Choose Maggie?
Learn What Separates Us from Other Law Firms
- Never get passed off to a junior lawyer, and work directly with award-winning attorney Maggie Shankle and her team—recognized for outstanding results and service.
- Board Certified expert with over 24 years of experience.
- We've secured 100's of millions of dollars for our clients.
- Voted Super Lawyer in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 by peers and opponents—a designation awarded to only the top 5% in her field.
- Designated Best Lawyers and Best Law Firm by US News and World Report in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Outstanding Results & Client Service
Meet Maggie
Maggie Shankle is Board Certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law. This puts her in an elite class of specialists who have met rigorous criteria, including additional testing and displaying a superior understanding of Workers’ Compensation Law.
Our Friendly Team
When we formed Shankle Law Firm in 2008, we set out to be a different kind of firm. From the start, helping people has been our focus. While many law firms emphasize revenue and volume, our main concern is always the people, our clients and our employees. By being compassionate, honest and professional, we have built an award-winning law firm that helps families in our community who need us.
Location
Located in Charlotte, N.C., Shankle Law Firm is a Plaintiff's law firm specializing in Workers' Compensation cases, serving North Carolinians throughout the state.
What Our Clients Say
"I was hurt at work last year. So I came and talked to a paralegal and I liked the office because a lot of people speak Spanish. In this kind of situation, it is better to speak to someone in your own language. You feel more comfortable and you understand every single word.
When Maggie came in, I couldn’t believe I was meeting her. Years ago, I had a car accident and never even met the attorney. She and everyone in her office were so welcoming and so nice.
My case is settled and I got more than I ever expected. Now Maggie and her staff are people I have in my heart. I never forget about them. Anybody, even if they think their problem doesn’t have a solution, needs to call Maggie."
- Crisli L. and daughter
Construction Worker, Workers' Comp Case
"I had problems with my hands at work and knew I needed help. I called Maggie. She told me that if I was ready to fight, she was ready to fight for me.
Maggie has a great team! They are respectful, caring and very informative. Throughout my case, they kept me up to date. I really appreciate the time and attention they took to take care of me. I trusted Maggie and her staff and I had a great outcome. I wouldn’t have had it any other way."
- Alafia A.
Banking Representative, Workers' Comp Case
"Maggie works hard for you."
- Avery G.
Truck Driver, Workers' Comp Case
Get Answers to Your Questions with Your Free, No-Obligation Consultation
Call Maggie at (704) 370-1212 or Leave Us a Message.