Workers’ Compensation Defense
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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