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Understanding the Limits of Employer Liability Under North Carolina’s Woodson Exception

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The exclusivity provision of the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”) normally prevents an employee from suing his employer in civil court for work injuries.  The employee is normally relegated to filing a...more

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NC Court of Appeals Denies Motion to Add Self-Insurance Association in Asbestos Exposure Case

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In a published decision with a dissent, the NC Court of Appeals denied the Plaintiff’s motion to add North Carolina Self-Insurance Security Association as a party to the claim....more

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Statutory Timelines for Defendants in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claims

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North Carolina Workers’ Compensation claims are governed by Chapter 97 of the North Carolina General Statutes. What follows are timelines for Defendants set forth in the statutes...more

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Statutory Timelines for Plaintiffs in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claims

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North Carolina Workers’ Compensation claims are governed by Chapter 97 of the North Carolina General Statutes. What follows are timelines for Plaintiffs set forth in the statutes...more

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Elements Required to Prove an Injury by Accident in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claims

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Whether a claim is compensable may depend on what type of injury/disease is alleged.  The four major types of workers’ compensation claims are...more

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Is This Claim Compensable? Elements Required to Prove Compensability for a Back Claim in North Carolina

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Whether a claim is compensable may depend on what type of injury/disease is alleged.  The four major types of workers’ compensation claims are...more

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Workers’ Compensation: Frequently Asked Questions from Non-Insured Employers

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Workers’ compensation insurance coverage is required for all employers in North Carolina with limited exceptions.  If the State of North Carolina discovers that an employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance...more

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Insights from the Legal Summit: Understanding Joint Prosecution Agreements in Third-Party Claims

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On October 11, 2023, Cranfill Sumner LLP held our annual Legal Summit, a virtual event featuring insightful presentations by our attorneys that focused on the latest legal developments in North Carolina. Presentations covered...more

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[Virtual] 2022 Legal Summit: Legal Trends in the Workplace and Case Law Updates - October 20th, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm EST

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Cranfill Sumner LLP’s 2022 Legal Summit: Legal Trends in the Workplace and Case Law Updates is a virtual day of learning for insurance adjusters, attorneys, and HR professionals who are particularly interested in North...more

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Death Claim Series - To Whom are the Benefits Owed?

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Over the last several weeks, I have been releasing a series of articles on North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Death Claims. This series addresses the following five over-arching issues...more

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