No. While going to court may be necessary if you are unable to reach an agreement, you may be able to avoid court by trying to reach an agreement first. Even if you and the other parent don’t always get along, you probably know what is best for your kids and your lives. Talking it out allows you to prioritize your needs and address your concerns, and because of this, you are always encouraged to try mediation first.
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Occupational injuries, diseases, and disabilities make our lives more challenging. When they happen from unsafe workplaces or someone else’s negligence, you need a guide to look out for you through our legal system for the full and fair compensation you deserve.
At The Sumwalt Group Workers’ Comp and Trial Lawyers, centrally based in Charlotte, North Carolina we understand what it’s like to be in your shoes. Our mission is to help hard-working people take control of their case. We help make the law make sense. Our attorneys have spent their entire legal careers helping people get back on their feet.
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The legal system often is a confusing mess. What seems fairly straightforward can quickly turn into a sea of forms and rejections that become a very frustrating experience. We want to change that for you. We want you to be able to relax with confidence that everything you need you need is being handled by professionals who know how to get the job done.
Our approach is to try our best to resolve things as efficiently as possible in a way that meets your specific needs. If insurance companies drag their feet or insist upon delaying your workers’ compensation claim, we’re ready for the fight. We have no problem trying cases, and have a list of results that show we are good at what we do.
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case results
Cunningham v.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
2022-NCSC-46, 381 N.C. 10, 871 S.E.2d 724 (2022) (filed May 7, 2022) (amicus brief for North Carolina Advocates for Justice).
Peacock v.
Panthers Football, LLC
and Devin Akeem Funchess
COA No. 22-98 (case settled during
appeal in 2022)
Jenkins v.
Wells Fargo Bank
2022-NCCOA-70, 281 N.C. App. 627, 867 S.E.2d 424 (2002) (unpublished), petition for disc. denied, 381 N.C. 709, 873 S.E.2d 12
Frequently Asked Questions
02. Does My Employer Have Workers’ Compensation?
In the State of North Carolina, all businesses with three or more employees must have workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. In South Carolina, businesses with four or more employees must have workers’ compensation coverage. If they don’t, they are breaking the law and can face serious fines.
If your direct employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance, there’s a chance to find insurance coverage through related business entities, such as general contractors or joint employers. Not every case involves these relationships, and an experienced and qualified attorney will help you figure out if your claim involves them.
03. What should I do after an injury?
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