When employees in North Carolina suffer an injury at work or develop an occupational illness, the state’s workers’ compensation system is supposed to help them get back on their feet. In practice, however, the system doesn’t always work as well as it should, leaving injured workers in a bind. If you’ve been hurt and need […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the look of the workplace for countless Americans. More people than ever work from home, but that doesn’t mean that accidental injuries don’t still occur. Many workers who now perform their duties at home face confusion about benefits if they get hurt on the job – but not in […]
In North Carolina, underinsured motorist coverage protects you against other drivers who do not carry enough insurance coverage to compensate you completely for your injuries. Underinsured motorist coverage is commonly referred to as UIM. UIM coverage applies when you are injured in a car crash and the at-fault driver has less liability insurance coverage than […]
Allergan, a global medical device manufacturer, launched a worldwide recall of its textured breast implants in 2019 due to the risk that patients could develop a related form of cancer. The move opened the way for lawsuits on behalf of patients experiencing adverse reactions. The recall came at the request of the Food & Drug […]
Ordinarily, Workers’ Compensation is not about fault or bad conduct, however, NCGS § 97-12 proscribes a 10% increase or decrease in compensation paid by the employer depending on whether the employee or employer acts badly. There are two ways an employer can be penalized 10%: Willful failure of the employer to comply with any statutory […]
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You’ve seen the commercials. You’ve read the ads. But still, you might be wondering, what exactly do mesothelioma lawyers do for patients and their families? Being diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease comes with a heavy financial burden. Treating mesothelioma and other conditions can end up costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. No one deserves the […]
Attorney Gabriel Snyder has joined the Greensboro law firm of Ward Black Law. He will focus his practice on representing North Carolinians who have been injured or killed at work or in accidents. He will also represent people whose property has been negatively impacted by road and highway expansion projects. “We are grateful that Gabe […]
If you are reading this, you or a loved one has probably just been through something truly terrible. Truck accident victims are often in a great deal of pain, frequently confused about whom to trust, and may not understand what the real priorities are right now. At Ward Black Law, we never lose our focus […]
If you or a loved one has been injured in a tractor-trailer accident, it’s important to understand that actions you take or statements you make immediately after the accident can impact your insurance claims or any legal case you may have against the driver, trucking company, or cargo company. Many tractor-trailer accident victims or family […]