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In a recent unpublished opinion, the Court of Appeals opened the door to awarding an injured worker interest on unpaid medical bills when the workers wins a denied claim. In Masood v. Erwin Oil Co. (Masood II), the Court remanded the case to the Industrial Commission for additional findings of […]

More than two dozen workers were injured following an explosion at the ConAgra plant in Garner, North Carolina this morning. At least two other employees are unaccounted for several hours after the 11:00 a.m. explosion. Several of the injured workers were taken to the Jaycee Burn Center at UNC Hospital […]

In an opinion filed May 19, 2009, the Court of Appeals gave the Industrial Commission broad discretion to take additional evidence when a case has been remanded for ‘proper findings of fact.’ Silva v. Lowe’s Home Improvement, No. COA08-93 (2009). In Silva, the Industrial Commission originally awarded ongoing disability benefits […]

This blog will cover issues and news about workers’ compensation and workplace accidents in North Carolina. In exploring legal issues relevant to workers’ compensation claims, the firm hopes to provide a valuable resource for both injured workers in North Carolina and for the attorneys who practice in this area. One […]

In a per curium decision issued May 1, 2009, the Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeals decision holding that an injured worker was barred from receiving workers’ compensation benefits because he failed to disclose prior problems with his back. The Supreme Court did not issue an opinion. Rather, they […]