Case Type: Workers' Compensation
If you’re involved in a workers’ compensation case in North Carolina, your employer or their insurance company might offer you what is known as a clincher agreement. But what is a clincher agreement, and is it a good idea to accept one? A clincher agreement is a legal settlement that resolves a workers’ compensation claim […]
If you suffer an injury at work, it may affect a part of the body that was previously injured or has a long-term medical issue. As a result, you may worry whether your prior injury or pre-existing condition will affect your right to workers’ compensation benefits following a workplace accident. Understanding the interplay between pre-existing […]
Getting hurt at work can be traumatic and stressful. Sometimes, it’s made worse by the realization that it might have been due to your own mistake. The flurry of questions that follow can be overwhelming: “Will I receive any compensation?” “How will I pay my medical bills?” “What if I’m too hurt to return to […]
When you get hurt at work, you have a lot to worry about, like getting proper treatment for your injuries. However, while getting that treatment, you may wonder if you should also be taking timely steps to protect your right to collect workers’ compensation benefits. In other words, “Is there a statute of limitations on […]
What is Attendant Care for Disabled Workers? Attendant care helps disabled workers perform the day-to-day tasks that they would normally perform if not for their disability. Some examples of what attendant care provides include cleaning, bathing, laundry, and cooking. Attendant care also functions to teach the disabled person how to perform day-to-day tasks independently. Attendant […]
Can My Employer Require that I Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine? Yes. Your employer can require that you receive a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of your employment. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued guidance stating that federal EEO laws do not prevent an employer from requiring its employees to be vaccinated. An […]
Audrey Snyder is an attorney supporting the firm in the areas of injury claims, including defective products, occupational diseases, and workers’ compensation. She began working with Ward Black Law late in 2017 as a contract attorney and formally joined the team in the spring of 2018. She engages her passion for helping the defenseless and […]
Gabriel Snyder is an attorney focusing on injury and workers’ compensation law. In addition to working with clients who have been injured, Gabe advocates for landowners whose property has been taken by the State of North Carolina through eminent domain. Gabe knew from the time he was a child that he wanted to be a […]
Tammy Martin is an administrative paralegal at Ward Black Law. She joined the firm in 1993 and has served in several capacities. In her role as an administrative paralegal, she assists every department as needed. She is the warm voice that greets callers and visitors to the firm. Before joining Ward Black Law, Tammy worked […]
Angela Saunders has been part of the Ward Black Law family since 1994. Her longstanding history with the firm began and continues in the workers’ compensation department where she currently serves as the Workers’ Compensation Occupational Disease Paralegal. Angela files claims on behalf of individuals that have been exposed to harmful chemicals, substances, etc. during […]