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Healthcare Workplace Injuries

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Having trouble with your employer or filling out a claim? Our workers’ compensation lawyers are more than happy to assist you through the process. Contact Prior, Criner & Edwards Attorneys for a free consultation about your case.

Healthcare careers, including nurses, doctors and hospital staff have some of the most important jobs in the country.

Their services are critical to all types of patients, from public hospitals to private home-care. Although healthcare workers are looked at as heroes for what they do for their patients, they’re not immune from potential workplace injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that there are more than 18 million workers in the healthcare industry that are exposed to occupational injuries and illnesses every day.

Common Healthcare Workplace Accidents

Handling patients. Healthcare workers routinely lift and move patients into different positions.

Falls. Slick floors from spilled water and liquids is a common workplace injury in the healthcare industry.

Overexertion. Nurses and orderlies are at the most risk for placing physical stress on their bodies and developing musculoskeletal disorders.

Needles. Workers in the healthcare industry are always surrounded by needles and other sharp medical tools, which can cut and puncture the skin.

Infections. Exposure to patients on a daily basis can result in infections from germs.

Violence. Unfortunately, healthcare workers are at high risk for being violently assaulted at the work place. This can be from dazed patients that don’t understand what’s going on to the possibility of working with violent criminals in need of a hospital.

Common Healthcare Workplace Injuries

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Our Attorneys

Our attorneys specialize in workman's comp, personal injury, and dispute resolution services.

We have have a long history of building long-term client relationships founded on trust and mutual respect.

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Frank Prior - Attorney

Frank Prior

With over 25 years of experience in civil litigation and thousands of cases mediated, Frank specializes in the fields of workers compensation and personal injury law.

Sherman Lee Criner - Attorney

Sherman Lee Criner

Sherman is Licensed to Practice Law in North and South Carolina. He has extensive education in law and the mediation practice, professional experience and impressive memberships in many noteworthy political, civic and business organizations.

Ashley Edwards - Attorney

Ashley M. Edwards

Ashley is a NC attorney and certified mediator in North and South Carolina, Ashley has represented hundreds of clients and mediated thousands of cases for attorneys, insurance carriers and private companies. 

Client Feedback

“These guys are awesome and care about their clients very much. I would suggest anyone hurt on the job to contact them. Cannot express my appreciation enough to them!"

Trevor P.

“Ashley Edwards genuinely cares about his clients and holds himself to the highest standards in all of his professional interactions. I am happy to recommend him to anyone who needs help navigating the workers compensation process."

Patrick H.

“Ashley has been practicing compensation law in the greater Wilmington area for 15+ years. I have often turned to him for advice and counsel. He knows the law, is trustworthy, listens to his clients, and fights to do the right thing for them. He is my first call!"

Channing E.

“Mr Edwards made my case feel like it was his most important case. He is so caring and attentive."

Renee M.

“This was the first and only law firm I contacted after being injured. Everyone there has been on point concerning my case and extremely professional. I highly recommend contacting workers comp first if injured. It will be as if it's the most important case they have and they will not disappoint. Thank you to the entire team."

Stephen H.

“Wonderful Experience under difficult circumstances. They helped me understand my rights and options under the law. Mr. Edwards took the time to help and meet with me whenever I had questions. He is highly recommended for his expert advice and service. "

Ashley M.

“This is the place to go if you get hurt on the job Ashley and his paralegal Janet are really nice and super easy to talk to and they take the time to really listen to your problems and get you the help you need and deserve."

Anthony R.

“They came out took out time to listen very smart he knows what he's talking about he heard me out and took my case under difficult sircumstances and i highly advise this is the law firm to consider."

Marlo C.

“Sherman is one of the best mediators that I know---he is extremely proficient in Workers' Compensation Law and he is an outstanding communicator. I give Sherman my highest rating!"

Peer Review - Lawyers.com

“Great Experience with a caring lawyer who took the time to actually meet with me. He handled my case to the end and explained everything. Highly recommended."

Mitch

“Ashley is very knowledgeable and relatable to his clients, to opposing counsel, and to all parties when acting as mediator. "

Peer Review - Lawyers.com

“Ashley didn't always tell me what I wanted to hear but he always told me the truth. He is very knowledgeable and professional... I would highly recommend Ashley if you feel the need to hire an attorney. "

Julie

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