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North Carolina Workers' Compensation Legal Specialist
Workers' Compensation (WC) is an administrative system set up by the North Carolina General Assembly to compensate workers who get injured by an accident on the job or develop a disease caused by their job. The system generally provides the worker with compensation even if the worker was partially at fault. The N.C. Industrial Commission (IC) is the Court that handles WC cases.
On the Job Injuries
Work-related injuries can happen suddenly or accumulate over a period of time. At David Gantt Law Office, we represent injured workers from a variety of occupations. We help manual laborers, construction workers, manufacturers, health care professionals, and others pursue the workers' compensation benefits to which they are entitled.
If you have been denied workers' compensation benefits, contact our Asheville law office. We offer free consultations and contingent attorneys' fees.
If you have been injured at work, report the injury immediately. This is an extremely crucial step in ensuring your work injury claim meets the requirements established by the North Carolina Industrial Commission (IC) and the General Assembly. Workers' compensation applications are often denied initially because the injured worker did not give timely notice. This means you must inform your employer of your injuries in writing within 30 days. Even if you miss this deadline, file your claim as soon as you can.
We represent clients who suffer from a variety of workplace accident injuries, including:
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Knee injuries
- Ankle and leg injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Arm, wrist and elbow injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive stress injuries
- Head injuries
- Mental impairments
Aggravation of Preexisting Conditions
Clients often encounter problems when their employer claims the injury is the result of a preexisting condition. However, an employer hires an employee "as is," meaning they hired the employee knowing of this preexisting condition. You may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits if the preexisting condition is aggravated by your work duties.
We also represent close family members who have lost a loved one in a fatal work accident. We can help pursue a wrongful death claim for the tragic loss of your loved one. Contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer at the David Gantt Law Office if you sustained an on-the-job injury. Our office is wheelchair accessible and is staffed by an attentive and highly knowledgeable legal team. We represent clients in Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville and throughout western North Carolina.
We Help Families After a Work-Related Fatality
David Gantt Law Office represents family members who have lost a loved one in a work-related fatality. We compassionately pursue wrongful death claims and strive to obtain closure for the surviving family members. Contact us to learn how we can help after your workplace injury or manufacturing accident. We offer a free consultation and attorneys' fees are not paid by you unless we recover the compensation you need and deserve.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED WORKERS' COMPENSATION QUESTIONS
Q. What injuries are covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Can my employer fire me while I am on WC?
Q. How do lawyers get paid for handling WC cases?
Q. What if I cannot return to any gainful employment because of my work related injury?
Q. When am I eligible to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits?
What time limit do I have to file WC?
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November 2019 AVVO Review
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2019 Google Review
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I was very satisfied with David Gantt’s expertise and knowledge in all aspects handling my case. He dealt with all the paperwork and contacted all necessary providers to get my medical history – it was extremely hassle free! He communicated and counseled me on what to expect – being very forthcoming (he’s a straight shooter)!…
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2019 Google Review
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2019 Google Review
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2019 Google Review
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2019 Google Review
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2019 Google Review
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Avvo Review 2019
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Google Review 2019
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2019 Google Review
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Avvo Review 2019
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2019 Google Review
David Gantt and his staff are very professional, upfront, honest and nice. They made me feel at ease discussing my case. They helped me with every step of the way towards my disability approval. I would recommend them to anyone. They kept me updated on everything. Just wish I had contacted them sooner. ~D.P.S.
2019 Google Review
When I applied for Social Security Disability I saw no reason that I would need a lawyer since my case seemed clear. It wasn’t until the second rejection that I realized that I had no idea how the system worked. A couple of local lawyers I had contacted suggested that I talked to David Gantt…
2019 Google Review
This office is fantastic. The staff is helpful and friendly. He is honest with you about the pros and cons of your case. He works hard to get a positive result. ~S.G.
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