Statutory Timelines for Plaintiffs in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claims
North Carolina Workers’ Compensation claims are governed by Chapter 97 of the North Carolina GeneralStatutes. What follows are timelines for… Read More
Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation
Elements Required to Prove an Injury by Accident in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claims
Whether a claim is compensable may depend on what type of injury/disease is alleged. The four major types of workers’… Read More
Is This Claim Compensable? Elements Required to Prove Compensability for a Back Claim in North Carolina
Whether a claim is compensable may depend on what type of injury/disease is alleged. The four major types of workers’… Read More
Recommendations for Best Defense Practices at the Outset of a Workers’ Compensation Claim
You should take the following steps at the outset of a new claim: If you have any questions about whether… Read More
2024 Supreme Court Series
The Supreme Court of the United States has released several opinions as it enters into the summer recess, some of… Read More
Anchors Away! The Supreme Court Addresses Important Medical Causation Issues in Kluttz-Ellison v. Noah’s Playloft Preschool
Facts Plaintiff Robin Kluttz-Ellison was the owner of Noah’s Playloft, a preschool in Salisbury, North Carolina. She had a pre-existing… Read More
Workers’ Compensation: Frequently Asked Questions from Non-Insured Employers
Workers’ compensation insurance coverage is required for all employers in North Carolina with limited exceptions. If the State of North… Read More
Our Top 10 Resources of 2023
Throughout the year, Cranfill Sumner LLP’s attorneys work diligently to bring the most up-to-date information on North Carolina legal updates… Read More
Insights from the Legal Summit: Understanding Joint Prosecution Agreements in Third-Party Claims
On October 11, 2023, Cranfill Sumner LLP held our annual Legal Summit, a virtual event featuring insightful presentations by our… Read More
Beyond the 500-Week Limit: Understanding Extended Compensation under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act
Can an injured worker receive benefits past the 500-week cap in North Carolina? If your first answer was no, then… Read More
