PRACTICE AREAS

Workers’ Compensation Defense

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North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Practice

The Resolve To Defend Your Business

Lewis & Roberts represents insurance carriers, self-insured employers, and adjusting companies in the defense of workers’ compensation claims. The attorneys at Lewis & Roberts have been successfully defending workers’ compensation claims – quickly and professionally– across North Carolina since the 1970s. Our passion, dedication to our craft, and respect for our clients allows us to serve as trusted advocates, diligently working to build and preserve professional relationships. We always put our clients’ best interests first, in accordance with our core values.

We believe that all quality relationships originate with a team of people who trust, respect, and support each other. We dedicate these qualities to each relationship with our clients.


Experienced Practice Areas

Our attorneys have successfully litigated workers’ compensation cases before the North Carolina Industrial Commission, North Carolina Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of North Carolina. At every step along the way, Lewis & Roberts will put our experience to work for you. With over 90 combined years of workers’ compensation experience in North Carolina, Lewis & Roberts has the experience to defend you.

Established in 1997, Lewis & Roberts’ workers’ compensation practice consists of 13 experienced attorneys and 6 paralegals, as well as dedicated administrative staff who solely handle workers’ compensation cases throughout the state of North Carolina. The firm has experience in all areas of workers’ compensation law with a proven record of successfully defending claims.

 
  • Defense of Injury by Accident

  • Workplace Injury by Accident & Specific Traumatic Incidents

  • Occupational exposure & disease, including Lung Disease, Asbestosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Insurance Coverage Disputes

  • Termination or Suspension of Benefits

  • Employee Fraud & Misrepresentation

  • Intoxication and Impairment Defenses

  • Tractor Trailer Drivers and Other Independent Contractors

  • Self-Insured and Non-Insured (Uninsured) Employers

  • Construction: Contractor and Subcontractor Liability


Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys In Raleigh, N.C. & Beyond

Lewis & Roberts attorneys are consistently recognized by their peers and multiple publications as being leaders in their field of practice. Many of our workers’ compensation attorneys have received the highest rating (AV) from Martindale Hubbell and are frequently included on rankings of Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. Our workers' compensation attorneys in Raleigh bring a wealth of relevant experience.

 
  • Current Members, Board Members + Executive Committee, NC Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section Counsel

  • Current Members and Board Member, NC Association of Defense Attorneys

  • Former NC Industrial Commission Deputy Commissioner & Special Deputy Commissioner

  • Former Chairs, NC Workers’ Compensation Section Counsel

  • Former Chairs, Workers’ Compensation Practice Group, NC Association of Defense Attorneys

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated

  • Super Lawyers & Best Lawyer Designations

When you need a knowledgeable NC workers' compensation attorney to defend your rights, contact our trusted team.

 

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Tell us more about you and your case. We look forward to getting back to you within 48 hours. For more immediate inquiries, please call us at (919) 981-0191.