# The Law Offices of Timothy D. Welborn, PA > The Law Offices of Timothy D. Welborn, PA is a North Carolina personal injury and disability law firm founded in 1994, with offices in Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem. The firm handles Social Security Disability (SSDI/SSI) and personal injury/wrongful death cases for clients nationwide, and workers' compensation claims throughout North Carolina. Typical clients include injured workers, accident victims, and people who have been denied disability benefits and need help with applications, appeals, or hearings. The Law Offices of Timothy D. Welborn, PA has represented injured and disabled clients since 1994, when founding attorney Timothy Welborn opened his first office in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The firm now operates two locations, in Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem, and its attorneys are licensed members of the Forsyth County and North Carolina State Bar Associations. The team includes a founding attorney, an associate attorney, and a staff of paralegals and bilingual legal assistants who support clients through applications, appeals, and hearings. The firm's three practice areas are Social Security Disability (SSDI/SSI), personal injury and wrongful death, and workers' compensation. Social Security Disability and personal injury/wrongful death representation is available to clients nationwide, handled remotely when clients are outside North Carolina. Workers' compensation representation is limited to claims arising in North Carolina, consistent with the state's Workers' Compensation Act. Common personal injury matters include car, motorcycle, and large truck accidents, along with spinal and traumatic brain injury cases. Workers' compensation matters include slip-and-falls, equipment malfunctions, hazardous work conditions, repetitive stress injuries, and occupational illnesses. On the disability side, the firm assists with initial SSDI/SSI applications, denied-claim appeals, and hearing preparation, including cases involving the Social Security Administration's Compassionate Allowances program for expedited approval. ## Practice Areas - [Social Security Disability Benefits](https://timwelborn.com/practice-areas/social-security-disability-benefits): SSDI and SSI application, denial, and appeal representation available nationwide. - [Personal Injury & Wrongful Death](https://timwelborn.com/practice-areas/personal-injury-wrongful-death): Car, motorcycle, and truck accident, and wrongful death representation. - [Workers' Compensation](https://timwelborn.com/practice-areas/workers-compensation): Representation for on-the-job injuries and occupational illness claims in North Carolina. ## Resources - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://timwelborn.com/resources/faq): Common questions on personal injury, Social Security Disability, and workers' compensation. - [Helpful Links](https://timwelborn.com/resources/helpful-links): Links to NC Department of Commerce, NC Advocates for Justice, NC Court System, and the NC Industrial Commission. ## Community - [Supporting Our Community](https://timwelborn.com/community-support/community): Local organizations the firm supports, including Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center and Home Runs for Heroes. - [United Way of Wilkes Partnership](https://timwelborn.com/community-support/united-way-of-wilkes-partnership): The firm's partnership with United Way of Wilkes County. - [Wake Forest Athletics Partnership](https://timwelborn.com/community-support/wake-forest-athletics-partnership): The firm's partnership with Wake Forest University athletics. ## About - [About](https://timwelborn.com/about.md) Founding attorney Timothy Welborn is a Wilkes County native and Wake Forest University graduate who earned his law degree from Campbell University's Norman A. Wiggins School of Law in 1994. He serves on the boards of Victory Junction and the Wake Forest Deacon Club. Associate attorney Jeffery Maggs has been with the firm since 2010 and specializes in Social Security, personal injury, and workers' compensation cases. ## Disability & Injury Guides - [How To Choose A Disability Lawyer: 6 Essential Steps For Success](https://timwelborn.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-disability-lawyer-6-essential-steps-for-success.md): Getting the help of a skilled disability lawyer might be the best thing you do to win your disability claim. A disability lawyer is three times more likely to help get you approved, particularly in appeals. Here's how to choose one. - [SSDI And SSI: Can You Have Both?](https://timwelborn.com/blog/ssdi-and-ssi-can-you-have-both.md): Many people have questions about SSDI and SSI, and whether they can receive dual benefits. This post aims to clarify that for you. - [What Qualifies As Disability In NC?](https://timwelborn.com/blog/what-qualifies-as-disability-in-nc.md): In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the specific qualifications for disability in North Carolina, including federal and state standards, application processes, and important considerations for residents seeking disability benefits. - [How to Navigate the Social Security Compassionate Allowances Program](https://timwelborn.com/blog/how-to-navigate-the-social-security-compassionate-allowances-program.md): Learn how to navigate the Social Security Compassionate Allowances program for fast-tracked disability approval with expert guidance from Timothy D. Welborn Law Offices. - [What Are My Chances Of Winning A Workers' Comp Appeal?](https://timwelborn.com/blog/what-are-my-chances-of-winning-a-workers-comp-appeal.md): This article provides insights into the workers' comp appeals process in North Carolina, factors that affect your chances of success, and how an experienced attorney can significantly improve your odds. ## NC Legal Resources - [Greensboro Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer](https://timwelborn.com/nc-legal-resources/greensboro-slip-and-fall-accident-lawyer.md): Injured in a slip and fall in Greensboro, NC? Attorney Tim Welborn handles premises liability claims throughout Guilford County. Free consultation, no fee unless we win. - [Asheboro Injury & Accident Lawyer](https://timwelborn.com/nc-legal-resources/asheboro-injury-accident-lawyer.md): Injured in an accident in Asheboro, NC? Our experienced Asheboro injury and accident lawyers fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a consultation. - [Why Hire a Disability Lawyer in Greensboro/High Point](https://timwelborn.com/nc-legal-resources/why-hire-a-disability-lawyer-in-greensboro-high-point.md): Choosing a disability lawyer in Greensboro or High Point? Learn why dedicated SSDI representation matters and why Tim Welborn is the right choice for Triad claimants. - [Greensboro Bicycle Accident Lawyer](https://timwelborn.com/nc-legal-resources/greensboro-bicycle-accident-lawyer.md): Injured while cycling in Greensboro? Our experienced Greensboro bicycle accident lawyers fight for injured cyclists and their families. Contact us today for a consultation. - [North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyer](https://timwelborn.com/nc-legal-resources/north-carolina-personal-injury-lawyer.md): Injured by someone else's negligence in North Carolina? Our experienced North Carolina personal injury lawyers fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us today. - [Jamestown & Summerfield Personal Injury Lawyer](https://timwelborn.com/nc-legal-resources/jamestown-summerfield-personal-injury-lawyer.md): Personal injury lawyer serving Jamestown and Summerfield, NC. Attorney Tim Welborn fights for Guilford County injury victims. Free consultation, no fee unless we win. - [High Point Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury Attorney](https://timwelborn.com/nc-legal-resources/high-point-wrongful-death-catastrophic-injury-attorney.md): High Point wrongful death and catastrophic injury attorney. Tim Welborn fights for families facing fatal accidents and life-altering injuries in Guilford County. Free consultation. - [Greensboro Motorcycle Accident Lawyer](https://timwelborn.com/nc-legal-resources/greensboro-motorcycle-accident-lawyer.md): Injured in a motorcycle crash in Greensboro? Our experienced Greensboro motorcycle accident lawyers fight bias against riders and pursue maximum compensation. Contact us today. - [Greensboro Pedestrian Accident Lawyer](https://timwelborn.com/nc-legal-resources/greensboro-pedestrian-accident-lawyer.md): Hurt while walking in Greensboro? Our experienced Greensboro pedestrian accident lawyers fight for injured pedestrians and their families. Contact us today for a consultation. - [North Carolina Car Accident Lawyer](https://timwelborn.com/nc-legal-resources/north-carolina-car-accident-lawyer.md): Injured in a crash in North Carolina? Our experienced North Carolina car accident lawyers fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a consultation. ## Frequently Asked Questions - [How to Choose a Disability Lawyer: 6 Essential Steps for Success](https://timwelborn.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-disability-lawyer-6-essential-steps-for-success): Covers what to look for in an SSDI/SSI attorney before hiring one. - [SSDI and SSI: Can You Have Both?](https://timwelborn.com/blog/ssdi-and-ssi-can-you-have-both): Explains whether a claimant can draw both SSDI and SSI at the same time. - [What Qualifies as Disability in NC?](https://timwelborn.com/blog/what-qualifies-as-disability-in-nc): Outlines the medical and work-history requirements to qualify for disability in North Carolina. - [The Five-Year Rule for Social Security Disability](https://timwelborn.com/blog/the-five-year-rule-for-social-security-disability-what-you-need-to-know-2): Explains the recent-work test requiring five years of work history for SSDI eligibility. - [How Work Credits Impact Your SSDI Eligibility](https://timwelborn.com/blog/how-work-credits-impact-your-ssdi-eligibility-requirements-for-different-age-groups): Details work credit requirements by age group. - [What to Expect at Your Social Security Disability Hearing](https://timwelborn.com/blog/what-to-expect-at-your-social-security-disability-hearing-step-by-step): Walks through the disability hearing process step by step. - [How to Navigate the Social Security Compassionate Allowances Program](https://timwelborn.com/blog/how-to-navigate-the-social-security-compassionate-allowances-program): Explains the fast-track approval program for qualifying conditions. - [Can I Hire an Out-of-State Attorney for Social Security Disability?](https://timwelborn.com/blog/can-i-hire-an-out-of-state-attorney-for-social-security-disability): Confirms remote SSDI representation is available outside North Carolina. - [What Are My Chances of Winning a Workers' Comp Appeal?](https://timwelborn.com/blog/what-are-my-chances-of-winning-a-workers-comp-appeal): Discusses factors that affect the outcome of a workers' comp appeal. - [What to Do After a Car Accident: 10 Crucial Steps](https://timwelborn.com/blog/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-10-crucial-steps): Lists immediate steps to protect a personal injury claim after a crash. ## Contact - [Contact](https://timwelborn.com/contact.md) Winston-Salem office: 114 North Marshall Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wilkesboro office: One Court Square, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Toll free: 1-800-852-1504 - [Winston-Salem local line](tel:1-336-761-0499): 336-761-0499 - [Wilkesboro local line](tel:1-336-667-0321): 336-667-0321 ## Optional - [Wake Forest Athletics Partnership](https://timwelborn.com/community-support/wake-forest-athletics-partnership.md) - [United Way of Wilkes Partnership](https://timwelborn.com/community-support/united-way-of-wilkes-partnership.md) - [Testimonials](https://timwelborn.com/testimonials.md) - [Helpful Links](https://timwelborn.com/resources/helpful-links.md) - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://timwelborn.com/resources/faq.md) - [Community Involvement](https://timwelborn.com/community-support/community.md) - [Workers' Compensation](https://timwelborn.com/practice-areas/workers-compensation.md) - [Social Security Disability Benefits](https://timwelborn.com/practice-areas/social-security-disability-benefits.md) - [Personal Injury & Wrongful Death](https://timwelborn.com/practice-areas/personal-injury-wrongful-death.md) - [ABOUT THE LAW OFFICES OF TIMOTHY D. WELBORN](https://timwelborn.com/about.md) - [Working While on Disability: What You Can & Can't Do](https://timwelborn.com/blog/working-while-on-disability-what-you-can-cant-do.md): Can you work while on disability? Learn the 2026 SGA limits, the Trial Work Period, SSI rules, and whether working can put your benefits or freedom at risk. - [How Long Does a Disability Appeal Take?](https://timwelborn.com/blog/how-long-does-a-disability-appeal-take.md): How long does a Social Security disability appeal take? Learn the four appeal stages, typical wait times, the 60-day deadline, and whether a lawyer speeds up the process. - [How to Get a Crash Report After a NC Accident](https://timwelborn.com/blog/how-to-get-a-crash-report-after-a-nc-accident.md): Learn how to get a crash report (DMV-349) after a North Carolina car accident, including when it is available, the three ways to request it, and how it supports your injury claim. - [NC Car Seat & Booster Seat Laws: A Parent's Guide](https://timwelborn.com/blog/nc-car-seat-booster-seat-laws-a-parents-guide.md): A clear guide to North Carolina car seat and booster seat laws by age and stage, including requirements, penalties, exemptions, and safety best practices for NC parents. - [Manufacturing Workers' Compensation Claims in NC: Industry-Specific Guidance](https://timwelborn.com/blog/manufacturing-workers-compensation-claims-in-nc-industry-specific-guidance.md): Hurt at a manufacturing job in North Carolina? Learn about workers' comp rights, common factory injuries, NC Industrial Commission claims, and how to protect your benefits. Free consultations. - [Understanding SSDI Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA): What to Expect in 2026](https://timwelborn.com/blog/understanding-ssdi-cost-of-living-adjustments-cola-what-to-expect-in-2026.md): Learn what the 2026 SSDI COLA increase means for your disability benefits. Full breakdown of new payment amounts, SGA limits, SSI updates, Medicare offsets, and more. - [You've Been Denied Social Security Disability: Now What?](https://timwelborn.com/blog/youve-been-denied-social-security-disability-now-what.md): Received an SSDI denial? Learn about the four-level disability appeal process, your chances of winning, critical deadlines, and how a disability appeal lawyer can dramatically improve your outcome. Free consultations available. - [NC Truck Accident Claims: Understanding Commercial Vehicle Liability](https://timwelborn.com/blog/nc-truck-accident-claims-understanding-commercial-vehicle-liability.md): Injured in a truck accident in NC? Learn who can be held liable in commercial vehicle collision claims, from the driver to the trucking company and beyond, and what compensation you may be entitled to pursue. Free consultations available. - [Workers' Compensation for Healthcare Workers in North Carolina: Special Considerations](https://timwelborn.com/blog/workers-compensation-for-healthcare-workers-in-north-carolina-special-considerations.md): Healthcare workers in NC face some of the highest injury rates in the country. Learn about workers' compensation rights for nurses, hospital staff, and medical professionals — including special considerations for patient assaults, back injuries, and infectious disease exposure. - [Telehealth and Social Security Disability Claims: How Virtual Care Affects Your Application](https://timwelborn.com/blog/telehealth-and-social-security-disability-claims-how-virtual-care-affects-your-application.md): Can telehealth visits support your SSDI application? Learn how virtual medical care affects disability claims, what the SSA accepts as evidence, and how to strengthen your telehealth records. Contact The Law Offices of Timothy D. Welborn for guidance.