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North Carolina Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Liability Claims: What Injured Workers Need to Know
Posted on April 12, 2026 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationIf you were injured on the job in North Carolina and someone other than your employer caused or contributed to the accident, you may be entitled to both workers’ compensation benefits and a separate third-party liability claim. Many injured workers and their families are unaware that these two legal avenues can work together—yet the intersection […]
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Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Construction Accidents in North Carolina
Posted on April 12, 2026 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationNorth Carolina workers’ compensation provides several categories of benefits tailored to the needs of injured workers. These are especially valuable in construction, where injuries often require extended recovery and may prevent return to physically demanding work.
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North Carolina Workers’ Compensation for Back Injuries: Diagnoses, Treatments, and Your Rights
Posted on April 11, 2026 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationIf you have suffered a work related back injury in North Carolina contact Bowman Law PLLC today for a free, no-obligation consultation. Call us at (336) 470-0177.
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North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law in 2026: Answers to Your Most Common Questions
Posted on April 11, 2026 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationContact Bowman Law PLLC today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We proudly serve clients from our offices in Winston-Salem and Raleigh, and we’re available 24/7. Call (336) 470-0177 or visit carolinacompensation.com to schedule online.
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How Is an Injured Worker’s Average Weekly Wage Calculated in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation? The 5 Methods Under NC Law
Posted on April 11, 2026 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationIf you’ve been injured on the job in North Carolina, your Average Weekly Wage (AWW) is one of the most important numbers in your workers’ comp claim. It directly determines your weekly compensation rate—typically 66⅔% (two-thirds) of your AWW, subject to the annual maximum and minimum set by the North Carolina Industrial Commission. North Carolina […]
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North Carolina County Employment and Wages: Third Quarter 2025 Insights from the BLS
Posted on April 4, 2026 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationData released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on March 17, 2026 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released its latest data on county employment and wages in North Carolina for the third quarter of 2025 (covering data through September 2025). This report, part of the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages […]
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North Carolina Industrial Commission Releases FY 2025 Annual Report: Key Insights into Workers’ Compensation Activity
Posted on April 1, 2026 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationThe North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) has published its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 (covering July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025). The 29-page report provides a detailed overview of the Commission’s work administering the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act, along with the State Tort Claims Act and other programs. The NCIC plays a critical […]
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Attorney Joe Bowman is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law
Posted on December 16, 2025 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationAttorney Joe Bowman is North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law
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Attorney Allison L. Bowman Named 2022 Elite Lawyer for Workers’ Compensation Law
Posted on August 12, 2022 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationBowman Law PLLC is proud to announce that Attorney Allison L. Bowman was named 2022 Elite Lawyer for Workers’ Compensation Law. Attorneys are selected for the Elite Lawyer award using a rigorous, multi-phased process that starts with peer nomination and ends with an award and a listing on the Elite Lawyer directory. The overall, end objective […]
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NC Court of Appeals Decision (Published) | Cromartie v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Inc
Posted on August 2, 2022 by Joseph Bowman in NC Court of Appeals Decisions, NC Workers' CompensationKey Topics: Click on the below links to jump to the Court’s analysis. Definition of Disability Proving Disability Suitable Employment IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF NORTH CAROLINA2022-NCCOA-519No. COA21-236Filed 2 August 2022 North Carolina Industrial Commission, No. 14-023351GERALDINE M. CROMARTIE, Employee, Plaintiff,v.GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY, INC., Employer, LIBERTY MUTUALINSURANCE COMPANY, Carrier, Defendants. Appeal by […]
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