I had two jobs when I got hurt and lost one--how is my compensation calculated in North Carolina?
Aug 15, 2012
The North Carolina Court of Appeals addressed this issue in a case decided on August 7, 2012. In Tunell v.Resource Manufacturing/Prologistix, COA 12-103, the Court reversed the Industrial Commission's...
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North Carolina's Amendment One Guts Domestic Violence Laws
Mar 19, 2012
On Primary Day, May 8,North Carolinavoters will decide whether to amend the NC Constitution for the first time in many years.On the ballot is Amendment One, an amendment sought by conservative politici...
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Fume and Inhalation Injuries in North Carolina Workers' Compensation
Mar 12, 2012
Some workers are exposed to noxious fumes and dust in the workplace. These workers include people employed in auto body shops, auto racing shops, the airline industry, and in many types of manufacturin...
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Mediation in North Carolina Workers' Compensation Claims
Jan 27, 2012
In workers compensation cases inNorth Carolina, after a hearing has been requestedthe Industrial Commission automatically orders the parties to hold a mediated settlement conference.If the parties agre...
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Seven Things Everyone Should Know About Workers' Compensation Cases in North Carolina
Jan 27, 2012
Here are seven important things that everyone in North Carolina should know about workers' compensation law, procedure and benefits. This was written by Bobby L. Bollinger, Jr., a lawyer who is certif...
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NC has New Changes to Our Workers' Compensation Act !
Jun 27, 2011
The Committee Substitute version of House Bill 709 passed both the State House and the State Senate. Governor Perdue signed it into law on June 24, 2011. The various stakeholders and interested parties...
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Denied NC Work Comp Claim? Here Is What You Should Do:
Apr 25, 2011
If your NC Workers' Compensation Claim is denied, you do not have a lot of options. The insurance company that denied the claim is unlikely to change its position. Your only real hope is to find a go...
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Against the NC Workers' Comp Benefit Reduction Act?
Mar 23, 2011
The NC General Assembly is getting ready to consider a Bill to reduce the benefits available to injured and disabled workers in NC. The Bill will shift the costs of the most seriously injured workers ...
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NC Senate: You Can No Longer Sue For Emergency Room Malpractice
Mar 02, 2011
On March 2, 2011 the NC Senate passed a Medical Negligence reform bill by a vote of 36-13. (NC Senate Bill 33) The bill now moves to the House where the new Republican majority is four votes short o...
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Workers' Compensation Reform in NC Will Greatly Reduce Benefits and Shift Costs to Taxpayers
Feb 16, 2011
The NC General Assembly, which is now controlled by the Republicans for the first time in more than 100 years, is preparing to reduce the compensation payable to disabled workers in NC.These Republican...
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