Marilyn Collins III
Accident & Injury Law Apex
Apex, North Carolina · 26 Years Experience
About Marilyn Collins III
With a background in occupational medicine law, Marilyn Collins III brings a scientific approach to workers' comp cases in Apex, North Carolina. Over 26 years, she has handled thousands of cases involving occupational disease, repetitive stress injuries, and complex permanent disability ratings. Insurance companies take her calls seriously.
Practice Areas
- Workers Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Social Security Disability
Frequently Asked Questions
Marilyn Collins III 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.
Marilyn Collins III handles all types of workers' compensation cases in North Carolina, including Construction Injuries, Scaffold Accidents, 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 Marilyn immediately after any workplace injury.
Yes — claim denials are one of Marilyn Collins III's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 26 years of experience in North Carolina workers' comp law, Marilyn knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.
Marilyn Collins III primarily serves clients in Apex and the surrounding North Carolina area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in North Carolina and were injured at work, contact Marilyn's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.
Education & Credentials
- J.D. Chapman University School of Law
- Bar North Carolina State Bar, admitted 2000
- Mbr North Carolina Workers' Compensation Bar Association