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An injury on the job can ruin your life. Getting the workers’ compensation benefits you’re entitled to takes know-how — and Loutit Law has it.
The firm only handles NC workers’ compensation cases
Decades of experience in the courtroom; former workers’ compensation judge
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Why Choose Loutit Law for Your
Workers’ Compensation Injury Case?
Navigating NC’s workers’ comp system can be difficult, but Attorney Christopher Loutit knows the way.
Every Case Gets a Thorough Examination
We work with witnesses, your doctors, and
top-tier experts to craft the strongest case.
Your Well-Being Is a Priority to Us We focus on your comfort and peace of mind
as your workers’ comp case progresses.
You’ll Always Be in the Know
Because you need answers, we always provide prompt communication whenever you need us, starting with your attorney's personal cell phone.
No Attorney Fees Unless We Win You pay nothing upfront; the firm is paid only when we recover money for your workers’ comp claim.
What Our Clients Have to Say About How We've Helped Them
Why Trust Attorney Christopher Loutit? Because He Knows the System.
With decades of legal experience on all sides of the courtroom, Christopher knows what it takes to win.
A Broad Knowledge of NC's Workers’ Compensation Laws He has represented workers, businesses, and Fortune 500 clients in workers’ comp matters, as well as injured workers.
An Understanding of How Insurers Think and Act As a former defense attorney for employers and insurers, Christopher knows their tactics.
Extensive Experience from the Bench He has presided as a judge commissioner over hundreds of North Carolina Industrial Commission cases.
Access to the Resources Needed to Win Christopher’s practice puts the capabilities of a large firm within a small firm setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Main Workers Comp
Benefits Provided by N. Carolina Law?
North Carolina’s workers’ compensation benefits include:
Medical care, such as treatment, medications, medical equipment like wheelchairs, prosthetic devices, and long-term treatment costs.
Wage replacement, which is compensation for lost wages, overtime, and bonuses (at two-thirds of your average weekly earnings), as well as payments when you are disabled.
Vocational rehabilitation, including on-the-job training, transferable skills analysis/testing, job search assistance, and tuition payment for retraining.
When Do I Need to Report My Injury
to Receive Workers’ Comp Benefits?
Employees injured on the job should immediately report their work injury to their supervisor or, if they cannot reach their supervisor immediately, to another employee. You must give written notice (note, letter, email, text) to the employer within thirty (30) days or your benefits can be barred. The sooner the better for both.
What Is My Compensation Rate?
Your “comp rate” is a weekly payment benefit equal to two-thirds of your average weekly wage for the past year (52 weeks). For example, if you made $1,000 per week on average over the last 52 weeks, your comp rate is $666.67. If you made $18 per hour on average, your average weekly wage is $720. This results in a comp rate of $479.52.
However, injured workers may not be receiving maximum weekly benefits because they miscalculated their average weekly wage and comp rate. At Loutit Law, we help clients correctly calculate their maximum average weekly wage and receive the maximum appropriate compensation rate provided by North Carolina law.
How Long Can I Expect to Receive
Workers’ Comp Disability Payments?
Depending on your ability to work, you can expect to receive ongoing weekly benefits so long as your authorized treating physician continues to write you out of work. Workers’ compensation ends by statute at 500 weeks (just under 10 years). Thereafter, injured workers may apply for extended benefits if they present sufficient evidence of their continued similar inability to work. However, having your physician write you out of work is always the preferred way to receive ongoing benefits.
