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"From the initial interview until the check came I was treated like family. I have and will continue to recommend you to friends and family."

"I was impressed with your firm from the beginning... Although I'm sure you are totally busy with cases I always felt as though mine were the only one you were handling. All my calls were promptly returned and I really appreciate that."

"You were right up front about what the workers' compensation adjuster would try to do. I did not know anything about workers' compensation laws. I think your firm did an amazing job for me and my family."

"You were abale to spot the problems immediately and fix them."

"There's no way I could have gotten the same results without your help."

"Your office a very, very profesional office. You have always treated me with great respect, honesty, and integrity."

"You absolutely are the experts in Workers' Compensation law. You never made me feel foolish."

"You know every aspect of workers' comp and used that to my benefit."

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Workers' Compensation

Have you been injured at work?  Are you unable to work, yet have bills to pay?  What will happen to you and your family?

If your injuries occurred at work or during work-related activities, and if they were due to an accident, you are entitled to workers compensation.  But how do you make sure that you get what is rightfully yours?

Let us suggest that you start by getting information. You’ve probably figured out that the adjusters don’t tell you everything. The Industrial Commission doesn’t. So we do. More importantly, we’ll give you the information you need whether you hire us or not. We at Oxner Thomas + Permar are committed to helping people with work injuries get the information they need to claim their just compensation.  That’s why we put lots of information on this website.  Feel free to browse.

But we didn’t stop there.  We are so committed to helping you that have written a book:

 “10 Ways to Wreck Your Workers Compensation Claim”

Yes, workers compensation legislation is a minefield, and all it takes is one false step and your chances at getting the money to pay your medical bills could be gone in an instant.

Don’t let that happen to you.  While you can buy our book, of course, we’ll gladly send it to you for free if you have been injured at work.  Just call our toll-free number, listen to the short recorded message, and leave your name address.  What could be easier? You don’t even have to speak with anyone and book will be on its way to you within one business day,  along with the following report:

 “10 Things Your Adjuster Doesn’t Want You To Know.”

We may be lawyers, but we will also tell you if you won’t need our help.  Even if it should turn out that you will need a lawyer, we may or may not be the right ones for you. That’s why you won’t get a hard sell from us.   We believe choosing the right attorney is an important decision, one which you shouldn’t be pressured into doing. We want you to get to know us and learn how we operate. That’s why we recommend coming in for a free consultation after you’ve read our book and materials. Then, if it feels like the right thing to do or even if you’ve just got more questions, we would look forward to meeting. Fortunately we have attorneys working in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Burlington, and Asheboro. From there it’s not too much of a drive to your house if that’s what you need.

Our first commitment is to telling you the truth – about workers compensation and about what will be the best approach for you and your situation.  If we should come to a mutual decision that it would be in your best interest that we represent you, then, of course, we will be committed to fighting for you and to getting you the compensation you deserve. 

We’re also the best representation for your workers compensation case that you’re likely to find anywhere in North Carolina.  That’s because we are among the very few board certified workers comp specialists in the state.  It’s what we do, and we do it extremely well. 

For now, however, here are some of the basics you should know to get you started (until you get your book in the mail):

What is Workers Compensation?

Workers compensation is a no-fault system of social legislation designed to protect employees. It is designed to provide compensation for disability and to cover any injury-related medical care.

Each state has its own special legislation with its own rules and regulations, and, especially, its own ways of interpreting each aspect of the case.  What qualifies as an accident?  What qualifies as “in the course of employment,” what qualifies as “job-related,” and so on.

The confusion that results from such ambiguous language makes for a potential minefield, a minefield that the adjusters try to take advantage of whenever possible.  It takes a very experienced attorney to fight back successfully and to help a client get their fair compensation.

And yes, that’s exactly why you need the information in the book and the report we will send you just for the asking.


Here’s Your Immediate To-Do List For Safeguarding Your Case:

Important Notifications:

  •  Make sure that your employer has notified the North Carolina Industrial Commission of your accident.
  •  Make sure that you (or your attorney) have notified the North Carolina Industrial Commission as well, which must be done within 30 days of the accident.
  •  Make sure to inform your employer about work restrictions.

Important Paperwork:

  •  Make and keep copies of all paperwork related to your case.
  •  Make sure your medical records indicate that your injuries are work-related.
  • Keep careful records of mileage and prescription costs. 
  • Write down important dates and witnesses so you won’t forget any of that information.  You will need to have them available for the recorded statement.

Important Note:

You may want to have an attorney represent you at the crucial recorded statement stage.


If, after reading the information on this website as well as your free book and report, you do decide that you want to speak to an attorney, do call us for that free consultation at 1-877-622-6671, and we’ll tell you if we can help you.

If we can, and you choose to accept our help, you can rest assured that you’ll have the most experienced and most committed lawyers in North Carolina on your side.  You’ll know the truth, and you’ll be in good hands.


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Greensboro, NC 27408
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Winston-Salem, NC 27103
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Burlington, NC 27215
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Raleigh, NC 27612
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Asheboro, NC 27203
Phone: (336) 633-4496
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Charlotte, NC 28262
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FAQs

Workers' Compensation

What should I do if I am injured on the job?

My workers' comp claim is denied. How long will it take to win it?

How do I get my day in court in a Workers’ Comp claim?

Social Security Disability

Can I get Social Security Disability benefits and Workers’ Compensation benefits at the same time?

If I am entitled to Social Security disability benefits and I settle my workers’ compensation claim so that I stop receiving weekly workers’ compensation benefits, do I need to report this change to the Social Security Administration?

If I am currently getting a workers’ compensation check, doesn’t that show that I am disabled and I should get Social Security disability?

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Case Studies

Workers' Compensation

The Workers' Comp Adjuster Denied a Perfectly Legitimate Claim.

An Example of a Workers' Comp Adjuster Manipulating the Recorded Statement.

How a Functional Capacities Evaluation Can Wreck a Claim.

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