One of the most common reasons insurance companies use to deny your claim is to characterize your injury as not being caused by an “Accident.” So in this article we explain the types of injuries and workplace incidents that qualify as “Accidents” under North Carolina law, what claims workers’ compensation covers vs. denies, and what you can do to avoid hurting your claim (or getting it denied) if you talk to the insurance carrier before hiring a North Carolina workers’ comp attorney.