Death Claim Series – To Whom are the Benefits Owed?
Over the last several weeks, I have been releasing a series of articles on North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Death Claims.… Read More
Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation
Death Claim Series – What benefits are owed?
Over the next several weeks I will be releasing a series of articles on North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Death Claims. The… Read More
Death Claim Series – Whether the Accident or Occupational Disease Caused the Resulting Death
Over the next several weeks I will be releasing a series of articles on North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Death Claims. … Read More
Death Claim Series – Whether the Underlying Accident or Occupational Disease is Compensable
Over the next several weeks I will be releasing a series of articles on North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Death Claims. The… Read More
Analyzing Compensability for Accidents Caused by Idiopathic Conditions while Driving
In North Carolina, it is well established that when an idiopathic condition is the sole cause of the injury, the… Read More
South Carolina Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision Regarding Contract Workers
The South Carolina Supreme Court recently issued a landmark decision, Keene v. CNA Holdings, LLC (August 11, 2021), narrowing the… Read More
Update From NCBA Workers’ Compensation Council
The North Carolina Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Council met May 18, 2021. Updates from the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC)… Read More
North Carolina House Passes Bill That Enables First Responders to Obtain Workers’ Compensation Coverage for PTSD
HB 492 Passed by NC House On May 6, the N.C. House of Representatives passed H.B. 492 which allows first… Read More
When Benefits Run Their Course
In the case of Dunbar v. Acme Southern, the employee sustained a compensable injury in 1998. He entered a settlement… Read More
Suitable Employment: 10 Tips
If open long enough, a “Suitable Employment” issue will arise in almost all workers’ compensation claims. Here are 10 tips… Read More
