What are the workers’ compensation laws in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, most businesses with three or more employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Eligible employees can receive medical benefits and temporary or permanent disability benefits. Employers that fail to provide coverage can face fines, criminal charges, and other penalties.

How do I file a workers’ compensation claim in North Carolina?

To file a North Carolina workers’ compensation claim, you should promptly report your injury to your employer in writing. The employer files Form 19 and provides you with Form 18 to submit to the North Carolina Industrial Commission and your employer. You should then receive a response, typically on Form 60, 61, or 63. If your claim is denied or disputed, you may need to file Form 33 and request a hearing.

What should I do immediately after a workplace injury?

After a workplace injury, you should report the incident in writing to your employer right away, seek medical treatment quickly, file a claim with the North Carolina Industrial Commission, cooperate with the insurance investigation and medical providers, and contact an experienced North Carolina workers’ compensation attorney for guidance.

What mistakes could hurt my North Carolina workers’ compensation claim?

Common mistakes include delaying medical treatment, failing to report the accident, not following medical advice, exaggerating symptoms, failing to return to light-duty work when medically allowed, giving recorded statements without legal counsel, and trying to handle complex claims without a workers’ compensation attorney.

What happens if my employer says my work injury was not work-related?

Some employers deny that an injury is work-related to avoid higher insurance premiums or because they lack required coverage. If your employer disputes that your injury is job-related or refuses to cooperate, you should contact a North Carolina workers’ compensation attorney immediately to protect your rights and pursue benefits through the legal process.

Do you have to be a foster parent to be an adoptive parent in North Carolina?

You do not have to be a foster parent to adopt in North Carolina. However, there is a supervisory period, usually three to six months, during which the child lives in your home before the adoption can be finalized.

What birth parent expenses can an adoptive family pay in North Carolina?

In addition to agency and legal fees, adoptive families may be allowed to pay certain reasonable expenses for birth parents, such as pregnancy-related medical and hospital costs, counseling services from licensed professionals, and limited living expenses during pregnancy and for a short time after the birth, as permitted by law.

How do I start the adoption process in North Carolina?

To begin an adoption in North Carolina, you typically choose an adoption agency, submit an application, complete a preplacement assessment or home study, work with professionals to identify a child, participate in visits, complete a supervisory period with the child in your home, and then finalize the adoption in court with the help of an attorney.

What are the adoption costs in Charlotte, North Carolina?

Adoption costs vary depending on the type of adoption and services involved. Domestic agency adoptions can be significant and may include agency fees for screening and matching, counseling and support services, hospital coordination, and legal fees, as well as costs for home studies. A Charlotte adoption attorney can explain the likely expenses in your specific case and help ensure all legal requirements are met.

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Waple & Houk represents clients across North Carolina in two primary practice areas: family law and workers’ compensation.
Our office is based in Charlotte, and we regularly handle matters in Mecklenburg County courts and before the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
While coverage varies by location, we provide focused representation in divorce, custody, support, and workplace injury claims throughout the regions listed below.

If you have a case our lawyers can help you with, please contact our office today to get your consultation and get your claim started.

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- Gastonia
Lincoln County
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- Huntersville
Catawba County
- Hickory
Union County
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Lou and his team worked quickly to ensure that my husband received the care and physical therapy he needed after a pretty serious work injury. They handled every phone call and question with the insurance adjuster, we didn’t have to fight with anyone to get anything that was expected or promised. They communicated with us every step of the way, and they were especially responsive and helpful when my husband’s case required more than anyone had anticipated. Every person we have spoken with in Lou’s office were patient and respectful, we never felt like we...

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I have never had a more pleasant experience with an attorney and their paralegals in my life!!! Hands down the best law firm in North Carolina, probably the whole country! Would definitely recommend them to anyone needing counsel. They are all so easy to get along with and friendly.... My employer lied, as many do in this situation but Lou and his team were quick to step in and get me the compensation I deserved! Thank you, from my whole family. Waple and Houk are #1

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Mr. Lou is by far the most compassionate attorney I’ve encountered and once again he helped me with a worker’s compensation claim and his paralegal was also great. Mr.Lou is very professional and he allows you room for your concerns and opinions, he’s just a great human being that doesn’t need to advertise his partnership law firm on tv just ask any of his past clients and they would totally agree with me, God forbid that I’m in a serious car accident but if I am he’s just a phone call away so if you...

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I was at a point of despair & thought that my then employer would do the right thing. Lou’s honesty, and integrity; along with his guidance gave me the dose of reality that I needed to see the true colors of legality in corporate America. Without his savvy I would have been blindsided! Cherie, always responded to all of my responses, and nervous reactions and made sure Lou was aware of what was happening! Great firm, I would highly recommend to anyone who wants respect, honesty and guidance as a client!

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My experience working with Lou was an absolute joy. From our very first conversation, he assured me that he would work relentlessly to help me secure adequate compensation for my case and he did just that. His paralegal, Cheri, was helpful with timely responses to any and all questions I had and she helped reduce the stress of a very tedious process. I highly recommend this firm for any future litigation and would love to work with them again if the opportunity arises.

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