Charlotte Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Experienced Advocate for the Seriously Injured Worker
At the law office of William D. Acton, Jr., I represent clients who are seriously injured in workplace accidents. Those mishaps could occur at work while you are on-the-clock. They can also happen while you are away from work, but still acting within your job function, such as when you are in a car accident while running a work-related errand for your boss.
As a Charlotte, North Carolina, workers' compensation lawyer with more than 32 years experience, I can assist with a work comp claim under your employer's workers' comp insurance policy or a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent party other than your employer, when applicable.
Whether you need assistance claiming rightful workers' comp benefits following a trip and fall at work or a workplace accident that caused a back injury, contact me at 704.837.0240 and schedule a free initial consultation.
Injuries That Affect Your Job and Personal life
My workers' compensation practice is tailored to meet all of your legal needs, including filing for workers' compensation benefits, appealing denied or wrongfully terminated claims and pursuing additional compensation, when applicable.
I handle workers' compensation and third-party negligence claims arising from all types of serious on-the-job injuries or illnesses including:
- Back injuries -- Some back injuries heal within weeks. Others are permanent, like many spinal cord injuries and result in a lifetime of chronic pain and limited earning capacity.
- Hand, wrist and carpal tunnel injuries -- Carpal tunnel injuries and other wrist or hand injuries can render workers incapable of performing their jobs in the short or long term. I represent clients who can no longer make the incomes they once enjoyed due to these hand and wrist injuries.
- Ankle and foot injuries -- A serious ankle injury or foot injury suffered in an accident, aside from being painful, can sideline a worker for an extended period of time. I have helped many clients with these injuries obtain the work comp benefits they need.
- Knee and shoulder injuries -- Workers performing overhead lifting or other work that places strain on shoulder or knee joints often require replacement surgeries or other extensive treatments following accidents at work. I help workers obtain the benefits they need.
- Head trauma and brain injuries -- A serious head trauma or injury to the brain can be life-changing. These injuries often result in permanent disabilities and years of rehabilitation.
- Pain and depression -- The lingering effects of a physical injury can result in depression. The inability to work only makes a bad situation that much worse and sometimes results in the need for anti-depressants. I have helped law enforcement officers and medics who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder caused by their jobs.
- Accidental death/wrongful death -- I help families coping with the losses of loved ones who died in work-related accidents, such as construction accidents and work-related car or truck accidents or other fatal workplace accidents. I work to secure the death benefits and other benefits your family is entitled to.
- Occupational diseases -- I help workers suffering from a number of chronic and severe ailments caused by adverse and dangerous work conditions, such as asbestosis, silicosis, brown lung disease and other respiratory diseases.
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Contact Me for an Experienced North Carolina Workers' Comp and Appeals Attorney
For more information about workers' compensation laws or to schedule an appointment with an experienced Charlotte lawyer regarding a work injury claim, please contact me at 704.837.0240. I offer free initial consultations.
