Injured in North Carolina?
You're not alone, and help is free. Here are North Carolina's official resources for injured workers — the agency that runs your claim, where to complain, free legal aid, food and 211 help, and retraining.
North Carolina resources
Workers' comp agency
The state office that runs your claim.
North Carolina Industrial Commission
OpenComplaints & ombudsman
Where to get help or complain when a claim is mishandled.
NCIC Workers' Compensation Information Specialists (Ombudsman Section)
OpenFree legal aid
Free or low-cost lawyers for people who qualify.
Legal Aid of North Carolina
OpenFood & 211 help
Food, housing, utilities, and crisis help near you.
NC 211
OpenVocational rehab
Retraining and help getting back to work.
NC DHHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
OpenNational help (works anywhere in the USA)
Benefits.gov — find benefits you qualify for
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211.org — food, housing, and crisis help
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Social Security (SSDI & SSI)
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U.S. DOL — Office of Workers' Compensation (federal)
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OSHA — report a workplace hazard or injury
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CareerOneStop — free retraining & job help
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Feeding America — find your local food bank
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HRSA — find a free/low-cost health center
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