If you were hurt at work, you probably have numerous questions about whether you can receive workers’ compensation benefits and how to go about preserving your rights. At Maurer Law, our North Carolina work injury lawyers have proudly assisted numerous individuals with securing their right to compensation after suffering a…
North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission Orders Credit in Favor of Insurer in Scaffolding Accident
If you were injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. There are many rules and procedures that apply to the claims process, and it is essential that you have an experienced North Carolina workers’ compensation lawyer standing by your side to help you assert your…
North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Board Upholds Decision Authorizing Insurer to Request Change in Medical Treatment Plan for Injured Worker
The North Carolina workers’ compensation system is intended to provide compensation to injured workers who suffered harm while on the job. This mandate is clear, but the claims process is often complex and can take quite a bit of time to navigate. At Maurer Law, our work injury lawyers are…
North Carolina Court Reverses Entry of Summary Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff in Underinsured Motorist Credit Claim
If you are injured by another motorist in a car accident, you probably have countless questions about your insurance coverage and whether the other motorist’s insurance will be sufficient to cover your losses and damages. Our dedicated North Carolina car accident attorneys have assisted many victims with navigating the insurance…
North Carolina Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Plaintiff in Discovery Dispute Involving Trip and Fall Accident
One of the most serious dangers that you can face is a dangerous property that is not maintained in a safe condition. As seasoned North Carolina slip and fall attorneys, we have seen firsthand how disruptive an accident can be for the victim and his or her loved ones. If…
North Carolina Appellate Board Upholds Award of Death Benefits and Medical Expenses Reimbursement in Workplace Fatality Case
Sometimes work injuries result in serious consequences for the victims, including death. Although some work injuries are clear-cut when it comes to whether the work-related accident was the cause of the injury or unfortunate death, other cases are rife with issues regarding causation. At Maurer Law, our North Carolina workers’…
North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Defendant in Pedestrian Accident Case Involving Contributory Negligence Allegations
Car accidents can arise in a wide variety of circumstances. One of the most common issues in a pedestrian accident case is whether the plaintiff was contributorily negligent. As seasoned North Carolina pedestrian accident attorneys, the lawyers at Maurer Law are prepared to help you evaluate your potential claim and…
Injuries Arising out of a North Carolina Battery
Recently, two North Carolina plaintiffs appealed after the defendants’ summary judgment motion was granted in a case alleging negligence, gross negligence, battery, assault, vicarious liability, and reckless infliction of emotional distress, among other causes of action. This North Carolina personal injury case arose when the defendants started constructing on a…
Public Official Immunity in North Carolina
In a recent North Carolina injury decision, the defendant doctors appealed the lower court’s denial of their motions to dismiss based on grounds of public official immunity. The plaintiff started his case against the defendants in their individual capacities and also claimed that the doctors (both employed by the Department…
Uninsured Motorist Carriers in North Carolina
In a recent North Carolina car accident decision, the plaintiff appealed from an order granting a defendant insurer’s motion for summary judgment. The plaintiff sued a man and woman in 2009. Summons were issued against them, and service was made soon afterward. Summons was then issued to the insurer through…