Call Us 919-240-4054Michael 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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stay Safe for the Holidays
The holiday season is a time for gathering with friends and family to celebrate. This can be a fun experience for everyone, when the right precautions are taken to ensure every car has a sober driver. Every year families are impacted by drunk drivers in situations that are avoidable and unnecessary. Drunk driving accidents can […]
Going to a work Christmas party? You need to read this….
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of going to your work Christmas party…..Fun, Awkward, PARTY! If PARTY is your first thought, please think again! Work office parties are meant to be fun for employees, but not THAT much fun. If your office party includes alcohol here are a couple […]
Stop the Court Packing Plan!
The Governor and the NC Legislature want to add two new NC Supreme Court seats in a last-minute legislative session! The session is supposed to be about Hurricane Matthew relief, but could also add new Justices to be appointed by Gov. McCrory in his last days in office. In November, Judge Michael Morgan won his […]
Your Vote Counts!
It is essential that we have North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court judges who are fair to all sides in interpreting our laws, including our employment, workers’ compensation, and negligence laws. There are several fine individuals running for judge in the November 8, 2016 general election. The following candidates are very qualified and […]
