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Although he was let go, our Workers\u2019 Compensation team helped him obtain wage replacement benefits, removing some of the financial stress and allowing him to focus on healing from the accident. Any worker with sufficient evidence that they were injured as a direct result of their work environment should be compensated for wage loss and medical treatment. Our attorneys are passionate about protecting the rights of injured workers in North Carolina.Protecting Your RightsWhether you were injured on the job like Clarence, or through any accident that was someone else\u2019s fault, Ward Black Law can help. In addition to Workers\u2019 Compensation attorneys, our firm has a Personal Injury team that is dedicated to helping those injured in car wrecks and other accidents. We know the ins and outs of Workers\u2019 Compensation laws, insurance laws, and disability. 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