Call Us 919-240-4054On Workers Memorial Day we remember workers who lost their lives on the job. It’s a good time to let others know about how risky some jobs are and to remind us about the responsibility that employers have to protect their workers. Every worker should feel protected at work from physical harm, harassment, and illegal […]
What Does The Bathroom Bill (HB2) Have To Do With Your Job?
North Carolina’s 2016 bathroom bill, HB2, is famous around the country. Most people know about it because it requires people to use the bathroom that matches with their gender on their birth certificates. Many people know that it cost the state millions in revenue because the NCAA and other events refused to come to North […]
Four Ways to Get the Best Outcome in Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
You have been injured. Your health and your finances are at risk. You need to put money in your pocket and food on the table every week. There are better ways to make this happen than others. You probably want to know what you can do today to get the best results for your case and […]
The Government is About to Give Your Job the Right to Know Everything About You
Unless you live far from your neighbors, you probably cover up your windows at night or when you’re away from home. We are hardwired to make sure that we keep our privacy. Nobody likes prying eyes. Since Americans value their homes, their security, and their privacy so much, it’s hard to believe that many people […]
The Workers’ Comp Book You’ve Been Waiting for Is Finally Here
Valerie Johnson’s new edition of North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law: A Practical Guide to Success At Every Stage of a Claim is now available. Valerie Johnson edited this edition with Gina Cammarano of Farah and Cammarano. The hefty 21-chapter workers’ compensation guide is 740 pages of discussion of the law and cases, but an E-book […]
Why Did the Government Remove Animal Abuse Data from its Website, and Who Cares?
Just a few weeks ago, the United States Department of Agriculture purged from its website the entire 17-year database of information about the mistreatment of animals. The information covered abuse in a variety of settings, including research labs, puppy mills, and zoos. The agency had been keeping the information because it dealt with investigations into […]
Valerie Johnson Reports Win of Attendant Care for Injured Worker
On January 17, 2017, the North Carolina Court of Appeals found that Darrell Thompson and his wife are entitled to attendant care benefits. His employer, International Paper Company, will have to pay. Mr. Thompson was severely burned in an explosion by extremely hot chemicals. Mr. Thompson’s wife had to leave her job to care for him and continue […]
Valerie Johnson wins in Court of Appeals!
The court of appeals ruled that Valerie’s client was entitled to additional attendant care payments provided by his wife while he was recovering from a work injury. To read the full opinion click HERE. If you, or someone you know, has suffered from a work injury and are unsure about your legal rights, contact Johnson […]
What Happens When A Work Party Turns into a Work Injury?
We’ve just passed the time when many workplaces celebrate the holidays with after work festivities. But what happens if you get hurt at a work party? Or on an out-of-town trip? Does your employer have to pay for the work injury? The answer may depend on the facts of the case and your work injury […]
Oops! Why You Can’t Find Out if Your Hospital Makes Deadly Mistakes
This morning I had breakfast with a friend who had a scary experience at the hospital. He went to the emergency department with severe stomach pain. Since he’s a man in his 60s, the hospital personnel thought he might be having a heart attack. They spent many hours looking at his heart when all along […]
