THE WORK COMP BLOG
Call David Gantt
P: 828-252-2852
Informative Articles
Workers' Compensation
Representing Clients Who Have Suffered On-the-Job Back Injuries in WNC
Many different types of work can lead to back injuries. The problem many workers face, however, is that their employers or their employers’ insurance carriers challenge whether the back injury was caused by work or happened in some other way.
At David Gantt Law Office in Asheville, North Carolina, we have talked to many workers who have suffered back injuries at work, but who have been denied a workers’ compensation claim. Work-related back injuries may be caused by a fall, by a truck accident, by repetitive heavy lifting or by other causes.
North Carolina workers’ compensation David Gantt is certified as a Specialist in Workers’ Compensation by the North Carolina State Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization. This distinction reflects his ability to effectively and knowledgeably represent clients who have been injured in work-related accidents.
As a board-certified workers’ compensation attorney and skilled back injury lawyer, David has the experience and knowledge to challenge workers’ compensation claim denials. He will listen carefully to you, review the medical records and represent you in hearings to obtain the medical benefits and lost pay you are entitled to as a worker injured on the job.
We Help Working People
Back injuries can be difficult to prove; normally they occur without any witnesses or immediate reporting. The burden of proving a back injury is always on the injured worker. Many workers have preexisting back injuries or impairments that often complicate new injuries to their back. Our law office understands the medical issues as well as the legal issues surrounding the workers’ compensation system. For over 30 years, we have helped hundreds of clients. Many of these clients had preexisting back problems that required extensive legal and medical development of their case. We have helped clients with herniated disc injuries, fractured vertebrae and injuries caused by physical stress and strains.
Our past clients have included nurses and certified nursing assistants who have injured their backs while lifting and moving patients.
We have helped truckers and others who suffered back injuries in work-related truck and car accidents.
Our law office has helped construction workers injured in falls or collisions with machinery.
We have represented manufacturing workers whose backs were injured by falls, by objects dropping on them, or by defective machinery.
We have helped office workers injured by repetitive lifting and/or repetitive motion injuries or by falls on stairways or because of debris.
A back injury may mean some time away from work to recover or it could mean a permanent disability. Contact us for a free consultation. We take all cases on a contingency basis.
P: 828-252-2852
FREQUENTLY ASKED WORKERS' COMPENSATION QUESTIONS
Q. How long do I have to file a workers’ compensation claim?
Q. When is my first WC disability check due?
Q. What if I am able to work after my workers’ compensation injury, but my earnings are significantly less than before my injury?
Q. What if my workers’ compensation doctor assigns a permanent partial impairment (P.I.) rating for my injury?
Can my employer fire me while I am on WC?
Q. How do lawyers get paid for handling WC cases?
Our Video Library is not closed-captioned. Instead of embedding our videos, we have created posts for them, where full transcripts of can be found.
Click on the links below to view the video and its transcript.
~ What Our Clients Say ~
Google Review 2020
My first time meeting Mr.Gantt, he was very open and honest about what it takes to get my SSDI. He was optimistic about my case. He walked me through what he needed on my part. I was very happy with the results of my hearing. I am very pleased with Mr.Gantt and definitely recommend his…
Yelp Review 2019
David Gantt and his staff were excellent very informative, kept me updated on every move and with this dedication I was able to win my Social Security hearing. Highly Recommend.
November 2019 AVVO Review
Amazing! When my husband was injured, we didn’t know who to turn to. I started googling to find a attorney, I called Mr. Gantt, I couldn’t be more thankful! The nightmare was over as Mr. Gantt and his amazing team handled everything from that very moment! Not only was professional but extremely caring, taking time…
November 2019 AVVO Review
David Gantt and his staff handled my disability claim and they were excellent. I highly recommend him, he is the best in Western North Carolina. Mrs. Kelly Reaves 5.0 stars November 5, 2019
2019 Google Review
The entire staff were welcoming, knowledgeable, helpful, and nice people! David was professional. He knew exactly what he was talking about and did what he said he was going to do. I have had a wonderful experience with this firm and will not hesitate to use them in the future.
2019 AVVO Review “Get ‘er done Gantt!”
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)!…
2019 Facebook review
I highly recommend Mr. Gantt. He is very kind and always professional. He prepared me for my disability hearing and calmed my nerves. Everything happened exactly as he said it would. I honestly do not think that I would have been approved for disability without his help. Also, his office staff were always ready to…
2019 Google Review
Mr. Gantt took good care of me. I will be forever grateful for him getting me the social security payments I need for a disability due to military service. He seems like a genuine compassionate good man. I highly recommend! ~C.M.
2019 Google Review
David and his entire staff are so nice and show compassion to everybody. He was there when I had any questions. David Gantt is the best attorney in his field, he goes above and beyond. I am extremely grateful to him and his staff. ~M.H.
2019 Google Review
Very nice and friendly service. They always answered any of my questions. Had a great experience working with them on my disability case. I highly recommend there services! After trying for 6 years and 2 unfavorable decisions, David and his team did a great job representing my case and won. I appreciate there time and…
2019 Google Review
The whole office is very respectful. Answered all my questions. So Glad they were there cause I had no clue after fighting for 2 years. Thank you guys soo much. ~K.H.
2019 Google Review
I am very grateful to David Gantt & his staff! They were wonderful and made the confusing process much easier to understand. I wish I had contacted them sooner. They were super to work with and such nice people! Thank you so much! ~K.S.
Avvo Review 2019
Mr. Gantt is a highly compassionate and professional lawyer. He worked hard for me to show my disabilities. Always pleasant and supportive, while being very much on top of his cases. I recommend David Gantt to anyone. Great Attorney! 5 Stars. ~ Dakota
Google Review 2019
Wonderful client services..very friendly and willing to go the extra mile to help clients. highly recommend him for anyone needing assistance for the Disability SSI. ~T.D.
2019 Google Review
I am so grateful to Mr. Gantt & his staff. They have been so professional and knowledgeable. They’ve answered all of my questions and made a very stressful situation, bearable. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Gantt. He is knowledgeable, professional & caring. ~J.H.
Avvo Review 2019
Linda Calloway Mundy David Gantt is an outstanding Lawyer. I highly recommend him. He was beside me all the way and I would like to thank him. ~Linda 5 Stars
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.
~ What Our Clients Say ~
