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Fayetteville Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Ready to Help You Secure Your Workers’ Comp Benefits in North Carolina

If you have been injured on the job, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to ensure you make the best possible recovery from injury and return to work as quickly as possible. However, it is not uncommon for your initial claim to be denied or to not receive all the benefits you deserve. That is why it is important to hire an experienced attorney to help with your workers’ comp claim.

At Lanier Law Group, P.A., we understand the challenges that injured workers face after a workplace accident. Our firm is committed to providing personalized and compassionate legal services to guide you through the North Carolina workers’ compensation process. We have successfully represented numerous clients in Fayetteville and the surrounding areas, securing favorable outcomes for those who have suffered workplace injuries.

What Is Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. The primary purpose of workers’ compensation is to ensure that employees receive necessary medical care and compensation for lost wages due to workplace injuries, without having to go through the process of suing their employers.

In North Carolina, the workers’ compensation system is governed by the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. The Act outlines the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees in the event of a workplace injury. It is a “no-fault” system, meaning that injured workers can generally receive benefits regardless of who was at fault for the accident.

Our Fayetteville workers’ comp attorneys can help you secure benefits such as:

Medical Benefits: Coverage for medical expenses related to the workplace injury or illness. This includes doctor visits, hospital stays, surgeries, prescription medications, rehabilitation services, and other necessary medical treatments. In North Carolina, injured workers are entitled to receive reasonable and necessary medical care related to their workplace injury or illness.
Temporary Total Disability Benefits: Compensation for lost wages during the period of temporary disability. If a workplace injury prevents an employee from working for a certain period, they may be eligible for temporary total disability benefits. These benefits typically amount to two-thirds of the employee’s average weekly wage, subject to statutory maximums and minimums.
Temporary Partial Disability Benefits: Compensation for a partial loss of earning capacity during recovery. If an employee can return to work but in a limited capacity and with reduced earnings due to the injury, they may be entitled to temporary partial disability benefits. These benefits are generally two-thirds of the difference between the pre-injury and post-injury average weekly wages.
Permanent Partial Disability Benefits: Compensation for a permanent impairment or loss of function. If a workplace injury results in a permanent impairment but does not completely prevent the employee from working, they may receive permanent partial disability benefits. The amount is determined based on the nature and extent of the permanent impairment.
Permanent Total Disability Benefits: Compensation for a total and permanent inability to work. In cases where a workplace injury renders an employee unable to perform any gainful employment, they may be eligible for permanent total disability benefits. These benefits are typically paid for the duration of the employee’s life.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Assistance for injured workers in returning to suitable employment. Vocational rehabilitation services aim to help injured employees re-enter the workforce through job training, education, and other support services. This may include assistance in finding new employment that accommodates the worker’s limitations.
Death Benefits: Compensation for dependents in the event of a work-related fatality. If a workplace injury results in the death of an employee, certain dependents may be entitled to death benefits, including funeral expenses and ongoing financial support.

How Our Fayetteville Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Can Help

Our experienced team at Lanier Law Group, P.A. is here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that you receive the benefits and compensation you rightfully deserve.

Here’s how our dedicated Fayetteville workers’ comp lawyers can assist you with your claim:

Initial Consultation: We offer a free initial consultation to discuss the details of your case. During this consultation, we listen to your story, assess the circumstances of your workplace injury, and provide an overview of your rights and potential legal options. This allows us to understand the unique aspects of your case and determine the best course of action.
Claims Filing and Documentation: Filing a workers’ compensation claim involves submitting detailed documentation to support your case. Our attorneys assist you in compiling and organizing all necessary documents, ensuring that your claim is thorough and accurate. From medical records to incident reports, we work to build a strong foundation for your claim from the outset.
Communication with Insurance Companies: Dealing with insurance companies can be challenging, as they often seek to minimize their financial liability. We handle all communication with the insurance company on your behalf. Our goal is to protect your rights and ensure that you are not taken advantage of during the claims process. We negotiate with insurance adjusters to secure the maximum benefits available to you.
Appeals and Disputes: If your workers’ compensation claim is denied or disputed, our team is ready to advocate for your rights through the appeals process. We have experience handling appeals and disputes, presenting compelling arguments to demonstrate the legitimacy of your claim. Our goal is to overturn denials and secure the benefits you deserve.
Maximizing Benefits: We understand the financial strain that a workplace injury can cause. Our attorneys work diligently to maximize the benefits available to you, including compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and other related expenses. We explore all avenues to ensure you receive the full scope of benefits under North Carolina Workers’ Compensation laws.
Representation at Hearings and Mediations: In the event that your case requires a hearing or mediation, we provide skilled representation. Our attorneys are well-versed in the workers’ compensation hearing process and are prepared to present a compelling case on your behalf. We strive to achieve favorable outcomes that address your specific needs.
Advocacy for Injured Workers: Our commitment to advocacy is at the core of our legal representation. We fiercely advocate for your rights, standing up to powerful insurance companies and employers to ensure that you are treated fairly. Whether negotiating settlements or litigating in court, we are dedicated to securing the best possible outcome for you.
Vocational Rehabilitation Support: If your injury requires vocational rehabilitation services, we work to ensure that you receive the support you need to re-enter the workforce. Our team can assist in coordinating vocational rehabilitation, job training, and other services aimed at helping you regain meaningful employment.

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Excellent Ratings

Heavyweight Impact

$200,000

Medical Malpractice – Birth Injury (Wrongful Death)

Our pregnant client endured a prolonged, difficult labor at a local hospital. The OB/GYN delayed calling a C-section, and the baby did not survive, leading to a $200,000 recovery.

$250,000

Medical Malpractice – OB Labor And Delivery Negligence (Wrongful Death)

Our client labored more than 50 hours while her baby showed signs of distress. A delayed C-section led to the baby’s death despite resuscitation efforts, and we obtained a $250,000 settlement.

$255,000

Medical Malpractice – OB Labor And Delivery Negligence (Wrongful Death)

A pregnant client presented with contractions and fetal heart rate concerns, but the physician continued labor instead of performing a timely C-section. Her baby was born unresponsive and could not be resuscitated, resulting in a $255,000 recovery without filing suit.

$725,000

Birth Injury – Developmental Delays After Difficult Delivery

Teenage mother with limited prenatal care endured a difficult vacuum-assisted delivery with cord complications; the baby later developed significant developmental delays, and settlement funds were placed into a special-needs trust.

$900,000

Medical Malpractice – Child Overdose Death

Doctor prescribed a powerful medication at roughly nine times the recommended pediatric dosage for a six-year-old with bed-wetting issues; the child suffered a fatal cardiac arrest at school.

$900,000

Medication Error – Fatal Pediatric Overdose

Child psychologist prescribed a lethal overdose of medication to a five-year-old, leading to fatal complications; we resolved the claim for a substantial settlement.

$100,000

Auto Accident – Passenger In Defendant’s Vehicle

A backseat passenger was injured when the driver sped in poor weather, left the roadway, and hit a utility pole. Ten days earlier she had undergone a double mastectomy, and the crash injured her surgical sites and fractured her clavicle. We located all available insurance and recovered $100,000.

$100,000

Auto Accident – Multi-Car Pileup

Our client, a backseat passenger with significant pre-existing back issues, was hurt when a driver failed to reduce speed and caused a chain-reaction rear-end collision. Despite limited medical causation opinions, we recovered $100,000 in available coverage.

$220,000

Auto Accident – Failure To Yield Right Of Way

A driver ran a stop sign and struck our client’s vehicle on the passenger side, causing a shoulder injury that required surgery. We obtained $220,000 by recovering all applicable insurance coverage.

$100,000

Auto Accident – Passenger In Stop-Sign Violation

Our client was a passenger in the at-fault vehicle when the driver failed to stop at a stop sign and T-boned another car. She suffered a pelvic fracture and other injuries, and we recovered $100,000 in available coverage.

$120,000

Auto Accident – Left-Turn Sideswipe

While making a left turn, an at-fault driver sideswiped our client’s vehicle, causing chest wall and shoulder injuries, including tears that required surgery. We recovered $120,000 in coverage.

$100,000

Auto Accident – Head-On Collision

A driver crossed the center line on SR1002 and hit our client’s vehicle head-on, causing a pneumothorax and spinal fractures. A coverage investigation allowed us to recover $100,000 in available insurance.

$1.8 Million

T-Bone Collision – Wrongful Death

A box truck ran a red light and t-boned our client’s car, killing her at the scene; we pursued a wrongful death recovery.

$350,000

High-Speed T-Bone Collision – Teen Passenger Death

Estate of an 18-year-old passenger recovered after a driver fleeing state troopers at high speed crossed the center line and struck the vehicle during a left turn, causing fatal injuries.

$1 Million

Wrongful Death – Centerline Crossing Crash

Client was driving when an at-fault driver crossed the center line, forced the vehicle off the road, and caused a fatal rollover; we recovered all available insurance coverage for the estate.

$650,000

Pedestrian Death – Commercial Vehicle Left Roadway

A commercial vehicle left the roadway and struck our 67-year-old client while she checked her mail; she was found deceased near a drainage ditch, and we overcame contributory-negligence arguments.

$250,000

Pedestrian Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver

Client walking in the roadway was hit and killed by a driver who fled the scene; we pursued punitive damages and obtained policy limits under all available coverages.

$200,000

Medical Malpractice – Birth Injury (Wrongful Death)

Our pregnant client endured a prolonged, difficult labor at a local hospital. The OB/GYN delayed calling a C-section, and the baby did not survive, leading to a $200,000 recovery.

$200,000

Medical Malpractice – Prescription Error

After a car crash, an elderly client was prescribed an excessive dose of Baclofen in the ER. She took the medication as directed, was later found unresponsive, and we recovered $200,000 through litigation.

$250,000

Medical Malpractice – OB Labor And Delivery Negligence (Wrongful Death)

Our client labored more than 50 hours while her baby showed signs of distress. A delayed C-section led to the baby’s death despite resuscitation efforts, and we obtained a $250,000 settlement.

$1.375 Million

Medical Malpractice – Intentional Insulin Overdose

A nurse intentionally administered a massive insulin overdose to a 60-year-old dialysis patient, causing his death; we proved punitive-level conduct and exceeded North Carolina’s med-mal damages cap.

$900,000

Medical Malpractice – Child Overdose Death

Doctor prescribed a powerful medication at roughly nine times the recommended pediatric dosage for a six-year-old with bed-wetting issues; the child suffered a fatal cardiac arrest at school.

$200,000

Motorcycle Accident – Failure To Yield The Right Of Way

Our client and another driver both entered an intersection from stop signs, each believing the other would yield. The police could not determine fault, and the insurer denied liability, but after filing suit we recovered $200,000 for multiple fractures and serious injuries.

$1.5 Million

Motorcycle Accident – Foot Amputation

Client on a motorcycle was t-boned by a driver pulling from a stop sign, leading to traumatic foot amputation that could not be repaired; we obtained a significant recovery.

$992,879

Motorcycle Accident – Failure To Yield

Motorcyclist was hit by a driver who failed to yield the right of way at an intersection, causing an ankle fracture that required surgery.

$650,000

Motorcycle–Trucking Accident

Client riding a motorcycle was struck by a commercial truck pulling from a parking lot into his lane, causing ejection from the bike and multiple upper-extremity fractures.

$200,000

Motorcycle Accident – Intersection Right Of Way Dispute

Two drivers at opposing stop signs each entered the intersection believing the other was yielding; our motorcycle client suffered rib and shoulder fractures and a wrist fracture before liability was denied and later reversed in litigation.

$800,000

Nursing Home Negligence – Fatal Strangulation

A dementia patient known to be a fall risk was left with bed cords across his body and the bed still elevated. He fell, became entangled in the cords, and was found unresponsive. We exceeded the North Carolina damages cap with an $800,000 settlement.

$800,000

Nursing Home Neglect – Bed-Control Strangulation Cap Buster

Elderly rehab patient fell from bed and became entangled in the cord to his bed control while staff failed to respond; he died from asphyxiation, and we exceeded the statutory non-economic damages cap based on gross negligence.

$145,000

Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse – Repeated Falls and Brain Bleed

Resident of a long-term care facility suffered repeated falls that led to a subdural hematoma; we alleged failures to monitor, protect, and respond to her changing condition.

$240,000

Premises Liability – Inadequate Security At Motorcycle Party

Our client was shot at a motorcycle gang party where the host knew of threats from a former gang member but failed to implement security measures. We resolved the inadequate-security claim for $240,000.

$175,000

Fall at Apartment Complex – Poor Lighting

Delivery driver descending dark stairs at an apartment complex tripped over an oddly placed cement block at the bottom step, suffering injuries due to inadequate lighting and a hidden hazard.

$750,000

Apartment Complex Maintenance Negligence – Fatal Hyperthermia

Seventy-five-year-old tenant died from extreme indoor heat after a malfunctioning furnace blasted hot air even when off; maintenance ignored her calls, and we pursued wrongful-death claims for the preventable conditions.

$625,000

Sexual Assault – Apartment Complex

Leasing agent for an apartment complex sexually molested a 12-year-old resident while her mother was gone; investigation showed the complex failed to perform a proper background check.

$275,000

Products Liability – Defective Crutches

After a prior leg fracture, our client was using prescribed crutches when one suddenly broke, causing her to fall on the previously injured leg. Through litigation, we resolved the case for $275,000.

$750,000

Products Liability – Tainted Hamburger (Food Poisoning)

Our client developed severe food poisoning and a systemic autoimmune reaction after eating a hamburger at a fast-food restaurant. The claim settled for $750,000.

$337,500

Products Liability – Bungie Cord Eye Injury

Client using a bungie cord to secure items on a roof rack was seriously injured when a defective hook snapped back into his eye, causing permanent vision damage and other ocular injuries.

$12.5 Million

Sex Abuse – North Carolina School Of The Arts

Former high school students suffered decades of abuse by teachers and administrators at an arts school in Winston-Salem. Using the SAFE Child Act’s extended statute of limitations, we secured a $12.5 million settlement.

$175,000

Sex Abuse – Special Education Teacher In Public High School

A minor with a learning disability was groomed, groped, and exploited by a special education teacher. We pursued claims for the repeated incidents of fondling and coerced explicit videos and recovered $175,000.

$250,000

Sex Abuse – Child-On-Child Assault In Transport Van

A minor was sexually assaulted by another child in a passenger van operated by a behavioral-health nonprofit. Staff failed to properly supervise and protect our client, resulting in a $250,000 settlement.

$175,000

Sex Abuse – Assault By Delivery Driver

A package delivery driver groped our client at her home. After the driver pled guilty to sexual battery, we obtained a $175,000 settlement from the global shipping company.

$993,135.67

Trucking Accident – T-Bone While Passing

Client turning into her driveway was struck by an impatient trucker attempting to pass her turn; despite serious injuries, she fully recovered and we secured a substantial trucking recovery.

$736,717.55

T-Bone Collision – Commercial Truck

A tractor-trailer pulled into our client’s lane on a highway, causing a severe side-impact crash and multiple fractures including hip, leg, ankle, and foot injuries that required several surgeries and months of non-weight-bearing recovery.

$1 Million

DWI Cross-Centerline Truck Crash

Semi-truck driver was killed when an intoxicated motorist crossed the center line on Highway 62 and struck his vehicle; we obtained full policy limits and documented the drunk-driving conduct.

$1.4 Million

Tow-truck Operator Struck While Working

A tow-truck operator assisting at a prior crash was hit by a passing motorist, suffering a fractured leg; we obtained an auto settlement plus substantial ongoing workers’ compensation benefits.

$650,000

Pedestrian Death – Commercial Vehicle Left Roadway

A commercial vehicle left the roadway and struck our 67-year-old client while she checked her mail; she was found deceased near a drainage ditch, and we overcame contributory-negligence arguments.

$120,000

Workers’ Compensation – Truck Assembler Crush Injury

A truck assembler was pinned between two trucks while seam sealing, injuring his left leg and ankle. We recovered $120,000.

$125,000

Workers’ Compensation – Medical Equipment Trainer Neck And Back Injury

While pulling a heavy training dummy from a table, our client injured her neck and back with radiating arm pain and later underwent total disc arthroplasty. We recovered $125,000.

$1.5 Million

Motorcycle Accident – Foot Amputation

Client on a motorcycle was t-boned by a driver pulling from a stop sign, leading to traumatic foot amputation that could not be repaired; we obtained a significant recovery.

$905,000

Motor Vehicle Rollover Accident

After an at-fault driver ran a red light and t-boned our client, his vehicle rolled several times, leading to rib fractures, lacerations, a dislocated shoulder needing surgery, and a neck fracture treated without surgery.

$725,000

Birth Injury – Developmental Delays After Difficult Delivery

$280,657.50

Workers’ Compensation – Operations Manager Back Injury

An operations manager injured his back lifting a heavy drum sander, ultimately requiring a spinal fusion and ongoing treatment. The claim resolved for $280,657.50.

$540,000

Workers’ Compensation – Auto Accident While Working

While driving for work, our client was hit head-on by a vehicle that crossed the center line, suffering a concussion and spinal fracture. We obtained $540,000 in workers’ compensation benefits.

$354,000

Workers’ Compensation – Construction Ladder Fall

A construction worker fell from a ladder, severely injuring his left ankle and requiring surgery. The case resolved for $354,000.

$310,000

Workers’ Compensation – Detention Officer Training Injury

A detention officer injured her right leg and hip during a training exercise, leading to multiple hip surgeries, nerve blocks, and ketamine infusions. We recovered $310,000.

$175,000

Workers’ Compensation – Mechanic Shoulder And Elbow Injury

A mechanic fell from a furnace, injuring his right shoulder and elbow and requiring arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery and debridement. The case settled for $175,000.

$354,000

Workers’ Compensation – Construction Ladder Fall

A construction worker fell from a ladder, severely injuring his left ankle and requiring surgery. The case resolved for $354,000.

$150,000

Workers’ Compensation – Construction Nail Gun Fall

A construction worker fell backwards onto a metal platform when a nail gun caught on a ladder, causing a serious back injury. The claim resolved for $150,000.

$125,000

Workers’ Compensation – Laborer Cherry Picker Fall

Our client fell from a cherry picker, sustaining multiple fractures, TBI, and extensive orthopedic injuries that required a lengthy hospital stay and rehabilitation. We secured $125,000.

$100,000

Workers’ Compensation – Warehouse Maintenance Ladder Incident

While pulling wiring from a ceiling, a maintenance worker’s ladder slipped, causing him to grab a pipe and fall, injuring his shoulder. We recovered $100,000.

$190,000

Workers’ Compensation – Loading Dock Fall From Trailer

Our client was securing a load inside a trailer when another employee pulled away from the dock without checking for workers inside. He fell, injuring his arm, elbow, and wrist, and we obtained $190,000.

$200,000

Medical Malpractice – Birth Injury (Wrongful Death)

Our pregnant client endured a prolonged, difficult labor at a local hospital. The OB/GYN delayed calling a C-section, and the baby did not survive, leading to a $200,000 recovery.

$250,000

Medical Malpractice – OB Labor And Delivery Negligence (Wrongful Death)

Our client labored more than 50 hours while her baby showed signs of distress. A delayed C-section led to the baby’s death despite resuscitation efforts, and we obtained a $250,000 settlement.

$255,000

Medical Malpractice – OB Labor And Delivery Negligence (Wrongful Death)

$800,000

Nursing Home Negligence – Fatal Strangulation

$1.425 Million

Construction Accident – Trench Collapse Death

Forty-year-old worker installing underground water meters in a trench was buried alive when the trench collapsed due to poor site supervision and lack of protective systems; we also addressed complex estate issues and workers’ comp benefits.