Tag Archives: Workers’ Compensation
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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NC Court of Appeals Decision (Unpublished) | Rainey v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
Posted on June 7, 2022 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationKey Topics: Click on the below links to jump to the Court’s analysis. Competent Evidence Standard Weight and Credibility of Testimony On Appeal Liberal Construction To Avoid Denying Benefits What Constitutes the “Hand” For Rating Purposes Summary: Mr. Rainey, a 41-year employee of Goodyear Tire, suffered injuries to his right hand while working. Defendants denied […]
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NC Industrial Commission – COVID-19 NC Workers’ Compensation Claims
Posted on November 3, 2021 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationThe NC Industrial Commission notes the following on its website, with regard to Covid-19-related claims: The Industrial Commission has received inquiries regarding the potential coverage of COVID-19 infections under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act (“NCWCA”). All workers’ compensation claims are decided by applying the facts of the particular case to North Carolina law. The […]
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The North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act (2021)
Posted on November 2, 2021 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' Compensation(2021-11) Chapter 97. Workers’ Compensation Act. Article 1. Workers’ Compensation Act. § 97-1. Short title. This Article shall be known and cited as The North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. (1929, c. 120, s. 1; 1979, c. 714, s. 1.) § 97-1.1. References to workmen’s compensation. Any reference in any act, public or local, to the “Workmen’s […]
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The NC Industrial Commission Claims Administration Section
Posted on October 31, 2021 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationAs the North Carolina Industrial Commission explains, with regard to the Claims Administration Section, on its website: “The Claims Administration Section seeks to provide reliable, accurate, and efficient claims servicing to employees, employers, insurance companies, and the citizens of North Carolina. The Claims Administration section performs a variety of functions for the North Carolina Industrial […]
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Is it a Good Idea to Accept an NC Workers’ Comp Settlement?
Posted on October 20, 2021 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationAmong the most important decisions that an injured NC worker may have to make is whether to accept an NC Workers’ Comp Settlement. Very often an “adjuster” for the applicable workers’ comp insurance carrier, or even an insurance defense attorney working for an employer and insurance company, will contact an injured worker to discuss the […]
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A Deeper Look at the North Carolina Industrial Commission
Posted on August 17, 2021 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationThe North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act is a statute passed by the North Carolina legislature, and administered by the North Carolina Industrial Commission. The Industrial commission is a state government entity that is located in Raleigh, NC, as well as other locations throughout North Carolina. The Industrial Commission comprises six “Commissioners” who are nominated […]
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How to File a North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim
Posted on July 3, 2021 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationIf you suffer a work injury in North Carolina, then you must do two separate things in order to preserve your rights under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act: (1) provide notice to your employer of the injury (or illness) you have sustained, and (2) file a workers’ compensation claim with the North Carolina […]
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Mediation and Settlement in NC Workers’ Compensation Cases
Posted on July 1, 2021 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationIn the context of an NC Workers’ Compensation case, a Mediation–formally referred to as a “Mediated Settlement Conference”–is an attempt by two or more parties to resolve an outstanding dispute through voluntary agreement. Often, this attempt comprises an effort by the parties to “Settle” the claim in its entirety, for a lump sum of […]
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Employers’ Requirement to Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Posted on June 30, 2021 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' CompensationAs the North Carolina Industrial Commission notes on its website, “[t]he North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act requires that all businesses that employ three or more employees, including those operating as corporations, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies and partnerships, obtain workers’ compensation insurance or qualify as self-insured employers for purposes of paying workers’ compensation benefits to […]
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