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Workers Compensation Resources
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing for Workers Compensation
North Carolina Steps Up Workers’ Comp Fraud Investigations
5 Myths About Workers’ Compensation Debunked
Filings for Workers’ Comp Relief
My Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance
What is an Employer Utilization Review?
Suing a Third-Party for a Workplace Injury
Can My Employer Force Me to Return to Work Early After an Injury?
My Workplace Injury May Get Me Fired or Treated Differently. What Do I Do?
Getting a Second Doctor’s Opinion for Workers’ Compensation Medical Benefits
Workers’ Compensation Benefits from a Work Injury Death
Can I Receive Workers Compensation from a Re-Injury?
I’ve Been Injured on the Job and I’m a Non-Legal Resident. Help!
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Medical Treatment
Filing Workers Compensation Forms Correctly
My Work Won’t Pay for My Injury. Now What?
Workplace Injury To-Do List
Is My Injury Covered Under the North Carolina’s Workers Compensation Act?
Understanding Permanent Impairment Ratings
Should You Hire a Workers Compensation Attorney or Represent Yourself?
5 Thing to do if You’ve Been Injured on the Job
Are Workplace Injuries Common in the Nursing Field?
What Happens When a Claim is Denied?
History of Workers Compensation
Involved in a Workplace Vehicle Accident?
The Workers Comp Mediation Process
Workers Compensation Benefits
What Types of Repetitive Strain Injuries are Most Common?
Business Safety Resources
How to Combat Worker Dehydration in the Summer
Worker Injury Risk During the Holiday Season
New Rules are in Place for Limiting Injured Workers Access to Addictive Opioids
Your Workplace Needs to Winter-Proof Now
Does Your Employer have a Safety Program in Place?
Too Much Fun at Your Company Christmas Party?
The Most Dangerous Jobs in America
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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
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
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 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!"
“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."
“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!"
“Mr Edwards made my case feel like it was his most important case. He is so caring and attentive."
“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."
“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. "
“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."
“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."
“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!"
“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."
“Ashley is very knowledgeable and relatable to his clients, to opposing counsel, and to all parties when acting as mediator. "
“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. "
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