Workers’ compensation is a type of “personal injury”. However, this is a complex sub-category. The differentiation of Workers' Compensation was developed to assist people who have been injured while at work, and provide them with compensation for medical expenses (past, present, and sometimes future) and lost wages. The law does exclude compensation for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and mental anguish. However, we will fight to maximize the compensation you are owed pursuant to the law. If you have been injured while working for an employer, please promptly give us a call at (704) 371.5059 so we can protect your rights.

In order to be eligible for workers' compensation, you must sustain a compensable injury by accident or occupational disease. As a starting point, you must be employed at the time you are injured, and the injury must occur a result of your employment. However, the compensability of your claim is often disputed, and it is crucial that you have the assistance of an experienced Worker Compensation attorney immediately after your injury. Workers’ Compensation injuries can include: broken bones, knee injuries, back injuries, shoulder injuries, burns/ scaring, occupational diseases, etc. Chris Shumate is an experienced workers' compensation lawyer, and will work with your employer and their insurance company to obtain the Workers' Compensation benefits you deserve.

If you are seeking a experienced and aggressive attorney with North Carolina and South Carolina workers compensation expertise, Contact Shumate Law Offices for a FREE, personal consultation today.