When you are hurt on the job, the first question is often simple: Can you sue your employer in North Carolina? Under the NC Workers Comp law, the answer is usually no. Most workplace injuries fall under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act, which provides medical care and wage replacement benefits without the need to prove fault.

As a tradeoff for expansive coverage for workplace accidents, the law prevents most employees from filing a civil lawsuit against their employer for those same injuries. That legal framework, known as the exclusive remedy doctrine, was central to the recent case Solis-Santos v. Lester (COA25-7, filed November 5, 2025).

If you have questions about your claim or are unsure whether your case belongs in civil court or before the North Carolina Industrial Commission, Kevin Jones and the Dodge Jones Injury Law Firm in Greenville and across coastal North Carolina provide experienced representation for injured workers throughout the region. Kevin Jones has more 30 years practical experience handling North Carolina workers’ compensation cases and disputes involving third-party claims. It would be an honor to help you understand your rights and pursue every available remedy under N.C.G.S. § 97-10.1.