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 […]
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 […]
Johnson & Groninger Award Announcement: Best Women-Led Law Firms in North Carolina
Johnson & Groninger is a law firm with offices in Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina, proudly led by partners Valerie Johnson and Ann Groninger. With a steadfast commitment to advocating for injured individuals and their families, Valerie and Ann have built a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional legal representation in several key areas of […]
Don’t Believe Everything You Hear About Workers’ Comp: What Every Injured Worker in North Carolina Should Know
If you work with a large number of people—whether you’re driving trucks or buses, working in a factory, or any other job involving hard work—it’s likely you’ve heard advice about workers’ compensation from coworkers or friends. While they may mean well, it’s crucial to remember that every workers’ compensation case is unique. Relying on general […]
Understanding the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s Appeal Decision: Personal Safety and Open Risks in Negligence Cases
The Supreme Court of North Carolina recently ruled in favor of the defendant, Logan Developers, Inc., in a case brought by Debra Cullen. Cullen sued Logan Developers after she stepped backward and fell through a hole in her attic floor, which Logan Developers created for access to the air handler. As a result of the […]