Slip and fall accidents can happen virtually anywhere in North Carolina. If you are injured due to someone else’s failure to maintain his or her property in good working condition, then you can bring a premises liability claim against the owner to recover compensation for your injuries. When the owner…
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North Carolina Appellate Court Rejects Constitutional Privacy-Based Request to Seal Workers’ Compensation Awards Decision
In a workers’ compensation claim, the injured employee usually must undergo medical examinations to determine the nature and extent of his or her injury. This often involves assessing any pre-existing injuries, which raises issues about protecting the worker’s privacy regarding his or her medical information. As seasoned North Carolina work…
North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Denial of Workers’ Compensation Claim in Psychiatric Injury Case Based on Improper Appeal Procedures
Many workers’ compensation claims involve physical injuries like strained muscles, broken bones, and chronic back pain. The workers’ compensation system also provides benefits and medical expenses reimbursement for injuries involving psychiatric conditions and mental health. Just like any workers’ compensation claim, however, it is critical to obey all the procedural…
North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Decision Finding Car Accident Victim Entitled to Employer’s $1 Million Uninsured Motorist Policy Provision
Insurance policies play a big role in most car accident cases. Knowing your rights under an insurance policy and ensuring that an insurance company treats you fairly can be incredibly difficult, especially if you are dealing with severe and painful injuries as well as major disruptions in your everyday life.…
North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Denial of Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Multi-Employer COPD Injury Claim
There several steps involved in a North Carolina workers’ compensation claim that a claimant must complete before receiving an award of benefits and reimbursement for medical expenses. For example, the reviewing judge will scrutinize all medical evidence that the parties present and determine whether your injury is the direct result…
North Carolina Appellate Court Dismisses Interlocutory Appeal Based on Failure to Allege Appropriate Appellate Standing in Wrongful Death Car Crash Case
Knowing when and how to file an appeal after a ruling in a case is a critical step to preserving your rights. If you do not comply with the appeal procedures, you will lose your right to appeal. There are many different ways and times during the proceedings that you…
North Carolina Appellate Court Concludes that Victims of Fatal Motorcycle Crash are Entitled to Per-Accident UIM Coverage Instead of Lower Per-Person Coverage
Motorcycle accidents can lead to some of the most debilitating injuries. In the worst cases, the victim loses his or her life as a result of a driver’s negligence. As competent North Carolina motorcycle accident lawyers, we have assisted countless individuals with understanding their right to compensation after losing a loved…
North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Award of Compensation for Medical Treatment Despite Insurer’s Initial Denial of Coverage for the Consultations
Work-related injuries can be very complex and it can be difficult to determine the full extent of the harm at the moment the injury happens. Ensuring that you receive the medical treatment and diagnoses that you deserve is a key part of any workers’ compensation claim. At Maurer Law, our…
North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Ruling Based on Venue-Related Forum Non Conveniens Doctrine
Motor vehicle accidents of any kind are a difficult experience for the victim and his or her family, but they are particularly horrendous when the victim loses his or her life as a result of the crash. Our dedicated team of North Carolina wrongful death car crash attorneys has assisted…
North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Denial of Premises Liability Claim Against Department of Transportation Involving Uncovered Manhole
Negligence claims can be complex, especially when they involve government entities. If you are bringing a North Carolina personal injury lawsuit against a government entity seeking compensation for your injuries, there are specific rules and procedures that you must follow that are different from bringing the same claim against a…