As WTVD 11 has reported, state employees around North Carolina have not been receiving their workers’ compensation checks. On July 1 North Carolina transferred its workers’ compensation administration away from CorVel to Sedgwick. The change did not go smoothly. Hundreds of school employees have not received weekly compensation since July 1. This delay has continued despite […]
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Understanding workers’ comp: part 5
The rule explained in “Understanding workers’ comp: part 1” is clear — to have a covered injury a worker must have had an injury by accident — also has notable exceptions. But back injuries without a clear accidental cause, many specific occupational diseases, and other work-related conditions can also be covered under workers’ compensation. Each of […]
Cycling accidents can be very serious
Watch Ann’s video about how serious cycling accidents can be.
Valerie Johnson presented at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice Convention
Valerie Johnson presented at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice Convention this week on the substantial changes to the Industrial Commission Rules.
Who we represent
Most of our bicycle cases involve bicycle-automobile interactions but we do represent cyclists in other situations. Watch our recent video of Ann explaining the types of bicycle cases we handle.
Why side guards on big trucks could save the lives of cyclists and pedestrians
The National Transportation Systems Center reports that nearly half of bicyclists and more than one-quarter of pedestrians that are killed by large trucks hit the side of the truck first. A large portion of these fatalities could be prevented if the truck were equipped with side guards. Truck side guards are vehicle-based safety devices that cover the exposed space between the […]
Working alongside you
One of the advantages of working with us is that we’re super flexible. We work by email, we work by phone and we tell clients right up front that they can come in and meet with us or they can do everything electronically. See Ann’s video, Working Alongside You, for more information.
Ann Groninger interviewed by NC Lawyers Weekly
The wheels of justice: Charlotte attorney works to protect those who cycle The roads can be a dangerous place for bicyclists. Charlotte attorney Ann Groninger of Johnson & Groninger knows that better than most. An avid cycler herself, most of Groninger’s practice is devoted to advocating on behalf of cyclists who have been injured in […]
Should I consult with a lawyer?
No one should speak to an insurance adjuster without first calling an experienced lawyer. There are things people don’t think of when settling a case, and they need to know about those things. Here’s Ann’s advice on the importance of an attorney consultation.
Are North Carolina workplace deaths really down?
Recently the North Carolina Department of Labor reported, and it was noted in the press, that workplace fatalities in the state had declined to an all-time low of 23 during the year 2013. However, the low numbers may be more from a change in the way the Department of Labor counts the deaths, and not […]