Sometimes judges in North Carolina don’t get the respect they should. They often have large caseloads. They have to know the law in lots of different areas. And most have to run for office every eight years. It takes time to go through that process, and when judges run statewide, they have to cover a […]
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3 Things You Can Do to Survive The Wait During Your Workers’ Comp Case
You have been injured at work. You have filed a claim with the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Either your case is accepted and you receive benefits, or it is denied and you don’t. Some big issue – like the denial of medical treatment, or the insurance company trying to cut off your benefits — may have […]
FAQs About North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Rates
How Much Does Workers’ Compensation Pay in North Carolina for My Time Out of Work? When you are out of work because of a North Carolina work injury, there are two important questions: How do I get the medical treatment I need to get better, and How will I get the money I need for […]
A Right To Free Speech on the Job? Uh — Not so Much
Happy Independence Day Week! As you lounged at the pool or on the beach with your friends and family, between swimming, cooking and eating, you maybe talked about Donald Trump wrestling CNN, or North Korea, or whether Congress will take away your health care. Maybe you wore a shirt declaring Make America Great Again, or […]
The Defendant in Your Case Wants Your Private Information
After you are wronged or badly injured, your health, your money, and your future may all be at stake. You try to do all you can to recover from a bad situation that is not your fault. You fight your fear and call us for help. Then your lawsuit is finally filed and you can […]
Valerie Johnson Reports Workers’ Comp Win
Michael Coward, an employee with Weyerhaeuser for more than 35 years, was severely burned by a steam line. It was a case where Mr. Coward did nothing wrong. He was hospitalized at a burn center and will need to care for the large burn for his lifetime. Yet the employer refused to pay the proper […]
Why We Honor Fallen Workers Today
On 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 […]