Advocating for Workers’ rights

Advocating for Workers’ rights

Advocating for Workers’ Rights

At the present time, thousands of jobs a week are disappearing in the wake of automation and other production efficiency techniques. Black and white, we will all be harmed unless something grand and imaginative is done. The unemployed, poverty-stricken white man must be made to realize that he is in the very same boat with the Negro.”

Martin Luther King, Jr. (1965)

The quote above is just as relevant today as it was in 1965.  Brian Elston Law shares Dr. King’s concern in its workers’ compensation practice.

Working class jobs are dwindling by the day.  Hence, when an on-the-job accident takes an employee out of work, an employee’s concern for job security is an increasingly important aspect of a workers’ compensation claim. In short, just because an employee is hurt doesn’t mean that they have to lose their job.

Brian Elston Law specializes in Workers’ Compensation and Construction Site Accidents. We advocate for employees injured on the job.  The goal is simply not only to ensure that an employee maintains their current employment situation, but also is protected in the future.  Whether it is compelling an employer to provide vocational rehabilitation, pursuing additional medical treatment beyond what the employer is offering, or ensuring the employer is complying with an employee’s job restrictions, Brian Elston Law protects its clients.

In this day and age, employment can be scarce and hard to find.  Brian Elston Law works with individuals to protect their employment dreams, and thanks Dr. King for his work.

New Year’s Resolution for 2018!

New Year’s Resolution for 2018!

Resolution for 2018!

Here’s to 2018, and a thanks to 2017….

In 2017, Brian Elston Law concluded a very heavily litigated case.  The workers’ compensation case reached the North Carolina Court of Appeals all the way from the deputy commissioner level.  During the legal battle, the client stenciled the above, which is a rendering of Achilles.  He was recovering from multiple surgeries, which were denied by the insurance company.  He drew a picture of Achilles, as he considered Brian Elston Law his warriors.  He appreciated Brian Elston Law’s ability to continue to fight and advocate for him, even though his claim was initially denied.  Sadly, he was not able to make it through to see the final outcome.  In the end, justice was provided to his family.

The picture hangs at Brian Elston Law, and will continue to serve as a reminder in 2018 to continue to fight at each stage for its clients.

We hope that it inspires you as well, and a reminder to not give up no matter the challenges that 2018 may bring.

 

Hand-drawn picture of Achilles to Brian Elston Law

Brian Elston Law is a firm that represents individuals and families in workers’ compensation, personal injury, employment, and education law matters.  For questions or consultations, please call 828-575-9700.