#workinjury

📦 Think workplace injuries are usually caused by major accidents?

Think again.

In North Carolina, more than 22,000 workplace injuries in a single year were caused by overexertion and bodily reactions.

That means injuries from things like:

✔ Lifting ✔ Pushing ✔ Pulling ✔ Carrying ✔ Repetitive movements ✔ Reaching overhead

Many workers don't realize a serious injury can happen while performing routine job duties they've done hundreds of times before.

Sometimes, it's not a dramatic accident that puts someone out of work.

It's one lift. One twist. One movement.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

When you're injured at work, choosing the right attorney matters.

Attorney Joe Bowman is a Board Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, a distinction awarded by the North Carolina State Bar to attorneys who demonstrate substantial experience, advanced knowledge, strong peer reviews, and who successfully pass a rigorous specialization exam.

What does that mean for injured workers?

✔ Focused workers' compensation experience ✔ Deep understanding of North Carolina workers' compensation law ✔ Experience handling complex claims and benefit disputes ✔ Commitment to ongoing education in this specialized area of law

Out of more than 33,000 licensed attorneys in North Carolina, fewer than 160 hold this certification in workers' compensation law.

If you've been injured on the job, having a Board Certified specialist in your corner can make a difference.

🚨 Workers' Compensation Myth vs. Fact 🚨

MYTH: If the accident was your fault, you can't receive workers' compensation benefits.

FACT: In most North Carolina workers' compensation claims, fault doesn't determine whether you're eligible for benefits.

That means you may still qualify for workers' compensation benefits if:

✔ You slipped and fell ✔ You lifted something incorrectly ✔ You made a mistake while performing your job duties ✔ No one else caused the accident

The key question is often whether the injury arose out of and in the course of your employment.

Many injured workers never file a claim because they incorrectly assume they were "to blame."

Don't let a myth keep you from understanding your rights.

Getting hurt at work is stressful enough.

You shouldn't have to wonder whether your calls will be returned, whether your questions will be answered, or whether anyone is actually listening.

At Bowman Law PLLC, we believe injured workers deserve more than legal representation.

They deserve someone who will listen, explain their options, and stand beside them every step of the way.

✔ Free consultations ✔ No fee unless we win your case ✔ Direct communication and honest answers ✔ Focused exclusively on helping injured workers

If you've been hurt on the job, we're here to help. No fee unless we recover. 

You shouldn't have to wonder whether your calls will be returned, whether your questions will be answered, or whether anyone is actually listening.

At Bowman Law PLLC, we believe injured workers deserve more than legal representation.

They deserve someone who will listen, explain their options, and stand beside them every step of the way.

✔ Free consultations ✔ No fee unless we win your case ✔ Direct communication and honest answers ✔ Focused exclusively on helping injured workers

If you've been hurt on the job, we're here to help. No fee unless we recover. 

Most workplace injuries don't happen during major accidents.

They happen during everyday tasks.

📦 Lifting a box 🚚 Loading a truck 🏥 Moving a patient 🪜 Climbing a ladder 📋 Performing routine job duties

The lesson?

No matter your industry, a work injury can happen when you least expect it.

Knowing your rights before you need them can make all the difference.

They happen during everyday tasks.

📦 Lifting a box 🚚 Loading a truck 🏥 Moving a patient 🪜 Climbing a ladder 📋 Performing routine job duties

The lesson?

No matter your industry, a work injury can happen when you least expect it.

Knowing your rights before you need them can make all the difference.

68,600: That’s how many workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by North Carolina employers in just ONE year.

Even more alarming?

More than 40,900 of those cases were serious enough to involve missed work, job restrictions, or job transfers due to the injury.

A workplace injury can affect far more than your health. It can impact your income, your family, and your future.

If you’ve been injured on the job, understanding your rights under North Carolina workers’ compensation laws is critical.

At Bowman Law PLLC, we help injured workers navigate denied claims, benefit disputes, and serious workplace injury cases across North Carolina.

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