NC Workers' Compensation Attorneys at the Law Offices of James Scott FarrinThere is a reason you are visiting this page.Perhaps you are concerned about:Your Job:
These are the types of issues in Worker’s Compensation cases the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Department at James Scott Farrin work on every day. The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin works to protect the rights you may have to weekly benefits, a suitable job and timely medical care. At James Scott Farrin we understand that a weekly check can be the lifeline for an injured person’s family. One of our top priorities is preventing the insurance company from stopping the checks prematurely. We are here to protect your rights! The Basics: There are basic facts about Worker’s Compensation that every injured worker should know about, such as forms to file and procedures to follow. A Workers’ Compensation lawyer can help make sure all your forms are filed in a timely manner and that your employer does the same. Why Hire an Attorney: Each state has its own set of Workers’ Compensation laws detailing the specific procedures injured employees must follow to file for benefits, as well as the specific benefits to which they may be entitled. The laws governing Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina are complex. The North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization of the North Carolina State Bar started certifying lawyers as Board Certified Specialists in 1987. The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has four North Carolina Board Certified Specialists in Workers’ Compensation Law – Michael Mackay, Matthew Harbin, Barry Jennings and Jennifer Shapiro. Click here to find out more about the many ways a skilled attorney can help you navigate the NC Workers’ Compensation process. Why Trust James Scott Farrin The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has four Board Certified Specialists in NC Workers’ Compensation Law – Michael Mackay, Matthew Harbin and Jennifer Shapiro. These individuals are certified by the North Carolina State Bar as having special knowledge and proficiency in Workers’ Compensation law. North Carolina is one of only 18 states to offer a legal certification program in the United States. The North Carolina Industrial Commission is the legal body charged with administering and enforcing NC Workers’ Compensation laws. Two of our staff members worked at the North Carolina Industrial commission. Matthew Harbin served as a Special Deputy Commissioner dealing with settlement approvals, weekly benefit termination and disputed medical treatment. Doug Berger served as a Deputy Commissioner and heard full evidentially hearings resulting in his ruling on the law and facts of a case. Several of our other NC Workers’ Compensation attorneys have worked as defense lawyers for the insurance industry. These attorneys have seen Workers’ Compensation cases from both sides. Several of our NC Workers’ Compensation attorneys have more than 10 years of Workers’ Compensation and/or civil litigation experience. Several members of our staff are bilingual, speaking English and Spanish. Our team’s attitude is as important as its experience. We believe:
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