Continue Learning about Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Law in North Carolina

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If you suffered injuries on the job or as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may have a strong legal claim through which to receive compensation. Find out more about personal injury and workers’ compensation cases in North Carolina with the following links. For specific information about your unique case, contact personal injury attorneys with the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood in Cary by calling (919) 238-4668.

The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in North Carolina is three years. Read this report to learn about the varying legal restrictions on claims in the state.
North Carolina employees who suffered injuries at work are eligible to file a claim with the state’s Industrial Commission to collect workers’ compensation payments. Read more on this page.
Fifty-four North Carolina residents died as a result of on-the-job accidents in 2011. Read important statistics on this page from the North Carolina Department of Labor.
Chapter 1, Section 52 of the North Carolina General Statutes governs the time limit for filing civil tort claims in the state. Read the law on this page.
Is your employer complying with federally mandated worker safety regulations? Find out on this page from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.