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Can I Be Fired for Filing a North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Posted on September 21, 2018 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationYou Are Legally Protected (with a Few Exceptions) If you have been injured at work, you may wonder whether filing a workers’ compensation claim will jeopardize your job. Most people are rightfully concerned about job security. Even though you deserve compensation for your on-the-job-injury, you may be understandably wary of filing a claim if such […]
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Avoid These Common Mistakes To Protect Your Right to Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Posted on September 12, 2018 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationOn the job injuries can often result in mental, physical, and financial stress. North Carolina workers’ compensation benefits are designed to assist you in this difficult time, but may not make you whole, and to top it off, the process to obtain those benefits can be complex. If you are concerned about managing your […]
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Nuances of Injury by Accident Requirement: Barnette v. Lowe’s Homes Center, Inc.
Posted on June 20, 2016 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationThe North Carolina Court of Appeals recently reversed a decision by the North Carolina Industrial Commission (“IC”), in which the IC found that an employee’s injury was not compensable because it did not result “from a fortuitous event, an interruption of his work routine, or an unusual task.” The Court of Appeals reversed the decision, […]
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NC Workers’ Compensation – Industrial Commission Appointments
Posted on February 15, 2016 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationThe North Carolina Industrial Commission has been in the news recently as a result of a number of political appointments made by Governor Pat McCrory. If you find yourself wrestling with a contested workers’ compensation claim, you may be wondering how these appointments affect you. Perhaps most importantly, the Industrial Commission acts as a […]
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Full Commission Round Up – June 2014
Posted on June 25, 2014 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationIn an effort to help our clients, and potential clients, stay current and knowledgeable about what’s going on in workers’ compensation law, from time to time we will provide easy to understand summaries of recent workers’ compensation related opinions from the NC Industrial Commission, NC Court of Appeals, and NC Supreme Court. Below we have […]
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Navigating the Unemployment Benefits Appeals Process
Posted on June 20, 2014 by Joseph Bowman in NC Unemployment BenefitsHaving an unemployment benefits claim denied can be a very frustrating experience, especially when your previous employer contests your right to benefits. Fortunately, if your claim is initially denied, you have the right to appeal that decision. North Carolina maintains a five step appeals process. See the chart below for a diagram of the appeals […]
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Reminder – Ask-A-Lawyer Day
Posted on June 19, 2014 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationDON’T FORGET! Bowman Law PLLC is sponsoring an Ask-A-Lawyer day in Winston-Salem, NC. Join us for absolutely free answers to your questions about employment law, injury law, workers’ compensation, unemployment benefits, and social security disability. Time and Location June 21, 2014 9:00am – 2:00pmCentral Library Room 201 (Forsyth County)660 West Fifth StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Am I Covered? (part 4 of 4): Arising Out of and In the Course of Employment
Posted on June 17, 2014 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationWhen initially analyzing your workers’ compensation claim, the first step your attorney will take is to determine whether you are covered by the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. This is the final post in a four-post series discussing who is covered by the Act. The first post described what constitutes an injury by accident or […]
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North Carolina Retaliatory Employment Discrimination
Posted on June 15, 2014 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationAs a workers’ compensation attorney, one the questions I am often asked is whether an employer can fire, demote, punish, or otherwise retaliate against an employee for filing a worker’s compensation claim. The brief answer is: No! Unfortunately, some employers may react to claims in this manne. Individuals who are not represented by experienced counsel […]
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Am I Covered? (part 3 of 4): Jurisdiction Over North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claims
Posted on June 12, 2014 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationWhen initially analyzing your workers’ compensation claim, the first step your attorney will take is to determine whether you are covered by the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. This is the third post in a four-post series discussing who is covered by the Act. The first post described what constitutes an injury by accident or […]
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