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A chairperson and six commissioners govern the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Contested Deputy Commissioners at the county level initially hear Workers’ compensation claims at evidentiary hearings. Medical motions and other motions, such as Form 24’s, are heard by Special Deputy Commissioners in Raleigh hear medical motions and other motions like Form24’s. When a Deputy Commissioner’s ruling gets appealed by one or both parties, the Full Commission (six commissioners and the chair) typically hears the cases. The decisions made by the Full North Carolina Industrial Commission may be appealed by both employers and employees, to the North Carolina Court of Appeals, followed by the North Carolina Supreme Court, under certain circumstances.

Workers’ Compensation is a very complicated area of the law. If filing deadlines are missed or filled out incorrectly, you can very well lose your case and not receive workers’ compensation benefits. It is crucial to work with a board-certified workers’ compensation attorney. Read here about common types of Workers Comp Claims

King Law Firm has been helping North Carolinians for 30+ years. Attorney Ken King and Attorney Leah King are both Board Certified Workers Compensation Specialists. The state of North Carolina recognizes both as experts in this area of the law. Don’t risk your Workers’ Compensation case with just anyone.