Workers' Compensation

Have You Suffered an NC Workplace Injury?

Maximize Your Case by Working with a Workers’ Compensation Specialist

Under North Carolina law, you are entitled to medical care, lost wages and other benefits for a work-related injury. At the Law Offices of C. Douglas Maynard, Jr., PLLC, we will help you get the benefits you’re entitled to and need to provide for yourself and your family. We work hard to ensure that our clients receive all entitled workers' compensation benefits — weekly wages, timely payment of medical bills and benefits/settlements for permanent disability or permanent partial disability.

We will ensure that your case is looked at from all angles to maximize your claim. Over the years, our firm has handled many claims involving all types of work-related injuries, including:

Back injury (herniated disks, muscle strains, pinched nerves)
Head and neck injuries (including brain or spinal cord injury)
Amputation or crushed limbs
Injuries to feet, hands, knees and shoulders
Broken bones
Lacerations, scarring and burns
Paraplegia / Tetraplegia / Quadriplegia
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) / Chronic Pain Syndromes
Occupational disease (repetitive use or toxic exposure)

If you were injured by defective equipment or the negligence of a subcontractor or other party outside of your employer, we will explore a possible third-party lawsuit for damages to hold them accountable.

Mediation for NC Workers' Comp Cases

In North Carolina, the Superior Court often mandates mediation for worker's compensation cases. In these situations, a neutral third party — known as a mediator — will help both sides of a dispute work towards a satisfactory outcome. If you need a mediation lawyer that will fight to ensure you receive full and fair compensation, our firm can represent your side.

Can You Sue for a Work-Related Injury?

You can't sue your employer, your supervisor or a co-worker unless there is gross negligence. Under North Carolina law (and that of most other states), workers' compensation is your only remedy against your employer in the event of an injury. Nevertheless, that's not necessarily the end of the story.

You could file a third-party claim against a party who is not in your chain of employment. This may include:

A manufacturer of dangerous equipment, machinery or products

A subcontractor whose negligence led to a construction site accident

A delivery driver or other driver who crashes into you while you are on duty

Other persons or entities responsible for a work-related injury

How to Know When to File A Third Party Claim

The Law Offices of C. Douglas Maynard, Jr., PLLC are experienced in both workers compensation claims and personal injury litigation. You may be able to collect both. They represent injured workers in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas of North Carolina. Contact us soon to schedule your free initial consultation.

Personal injury lawyer Douglas Maynard has obtained settlements and verdicts in numerous third-party claims related to workplace injuries. In a recent case, for example, the Law Offices of C. Douglas Maynard, Jr., PLLC, represented a Walmart employee who was seriously injured in the loading dock when he was struck by a supply truck. They successfully sued the driver's employer for his lost wages, medical care and other losses. In another case, they successfully litigated a case for a woman who fell on her job because the cleaning company left the floor dangerously slippery causing the injured worker to fall.

A Testament of Gratitude

"I could actually write a book on how much Mr. Maynard's office has help me through the years. My story and journey with Doug's office started in 2004, they have stuck with me though the highs and lows of my ordeal. Everyone in his office has worked tirelessly through the years to make sure my Workers Comp medical bills were always paid, and I received my checks for my salary. Jeannie the office Paralegal would actually call and check on me if I hadn't called the office in a while. My case finally settled this year with what I think is an amazing outcome.

I would recommend, Mr. Maynard's help to anyone and everyone, so if you want to be treated seriously and with the utmost respect, I would call Mr. Maynard and his Staff. I can't thank them enough."

Workers' Compensation Appeal Rights

If your claim for workers’ compensation benefits was denied, you owe it to yourself to contact our firm. We vigorously represent clients in appeals to the North Carolina Industrial Commission, the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court. You may need an attorney if you:

Have a job accident/work injury and your claim is denied

Disagree with a disability rating

The amount of your benefits is not calculated correctly

Need to see a different doctor and this is not being approved

Are having concerns with returning to work or you are being forced into bad job choices.