Eric Scott Worthington, Workers Comp Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina

Eric concentrates on workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Workers Comp

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Eric's primary office is at 620 S. Tryon St., Ste. 375, Charlotte, NC, 28202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new workers comp attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Eric discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in workers comp practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Eric for a workers comp case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Eric offer a free consultation?

  Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some workers comp attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.

• How long do workers comp cases in North Carolina typically take?

  Simple workers comp matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Eric take my case if I'm outside Charlotte?

  Eric is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eric will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Eric?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Eric accepting new workers comp clients right now?

  Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.