Call Us 919-240-4054When Adam True’s claim for continuing workers’ compensation payments was denied by his employer, Drew Culler filed for a hearing with the North Carolina Industrial Commission and fought for Mr. True’s benefits. Despite being seriously injured at work and undergoing multiple surgeries, Mr. True’s benefits were about to end because of a law preventing many […]
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Does workers’ compensation pay when a police officer is injured while responding to an incident off duty?
Police officers put their lives on the line to protect the community every day that they are on duty. But an officer’s sworn duty to keep the peace does not begin when they report to the jobsite, or end when they leave. The law requires that officers must act whenever they are needed to investigate […]
What to Do After an 18-Wheeler Accident in North Carolina: A Guide to Protecting Your Rights
Being injured in an 18-wheeler accident in North Carolina can change your life. Collisions with commercial trucks often result in severe injuries. Busy roads, such as I-40, I-85, and I-95, expose us all to dangers such as distracted drivers. Knowing the right steps to take immediately after an accident can protect your health, safety, and […]
What is Gross Negligence?
Court of Appeals Rules Jury Must Decide Gross Negligence in Police Chase Case: Implications of Higgins v. Mendoza In a significant legal development, the North Carolina Court of Appeals recently ruled in Higgins v. Mendoza that questions of negligence–particularly whether an officer’s conduct rises to the level of gross negligence–should be left to a jury […]
Who is responsible for maintaining safe roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes?
Understanding Liability in Public Safety Claims: A Look at Saad v. Town of Surf City When it comes to public safety, municipalities have a responsibility to maintain safe roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes. If they fail to do so, they can be held accountable for any injuries that result. In the case of Saad v. […]
Good News for Workers: You Can Still File a Claim for a New Work Injury—Even After Settling for an Old One!
If you’ve been hurt at work and already settled a work injury claim in the past, you might be wondering: Can I file a new claim if I get hurt again? The answer is YES, thanks to a recent decision by the North Carolina Court of Appeals! Here’s what happened in a recent case: David […]