Deborah Tanaka

Deborah Tanaka works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in North Carolina. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Deborah Tanaka handles all types of workers' compensation cases in North Carolina, including Burn Injuries, Chemical Exposure, Workers Compensation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In North Carolina, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Deborah immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Deborah Tanaka's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 29 years of experience in North Carolina workers' comp law, Deborah knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Deborah Tanaka primarily serves clients in Hickory and the surrounding North Carolina area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in North Carolina and were injured at work, contact Deborah's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.