Last week, the North Carolina Senate approved North Carolina Senate Bill 33, a bill which reforms medical malpractice in the Tar Heel state. The main change in the SB33 is a $500,000 cap on “non-economic” damages. The exception to the $500,000 cap will be when an act of gross negligence, fraud, intentional failure, malice, or reckless disregard…
The following is a press release from the North Carolina Advocates for Justice which explains the House Bill 542 Billed v. Paid Auto Reform which passed two readings in the House earlier in June and passed its first reading in the Senate on June 6th. RALEIGH, N.C., June 2, 2011– Republican leaders in the…
Yesterday in the North Carolina General Assembly, the House voted in favor of changes to the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. The bill, which has changed from its original filing in April of 2011, passed with a vote of 102 in favor and 12 opposed. Before the bill moves to the Senate…
If you frequent the blog, you are familiar with the proposed bill concerning workers’ compensation in North Carolina. The original bill, which can be viewed here, aimed to reform the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. After a fight from injured workers, the attorney’s who represent them and union reps, the proposed…
The forecast for the majority of North Carolina this week is between the high 80’s and low 90’s. This is the first wave of heat we have experienced in 2011, so it’s always good to have a reminder of how to deal with the heat. Well, you know how to…
We’re on the cusp of beach season here in North Carolina. While going to the beach is a great get away from the everyday grind, make sure you stay safe while you’re having some fun this summer. Be sure to check over the beach safety tips below. We’ve also added…
1. I gave a recorded statement to the insurance company of the woman who hit my car. Now I’m thinking about getting legal representation. Is there a problem? You may still seek and obtain legal representation after giving a recorded statement. With that being said, any statement you make can…
Board Certified Social Security Law Specialist, Blair Biser takes on 5 questions concerning Social Security Disability. 1. So I’m not completely disabled. I’ve been declared 60% disabled by someone else. Can I get partial social security benefits? No. With social security benefits, it’s all or nothing. You are either disabled…
The past few days we’ve been posting frequently on NC House Bill 709. The bill aims to reform the North Carolina workers’ compensation act. Yesterday, News & Observer blog “Under the Dome”, which is the “inside source on North Carolina politics and government”, touched on the NC House Bill 709 with a little…
Yesterday we shared a comment on our blog from Kimberly about the NC House Bill 709. Today, we received more feedback from Belinda. Her comments below: You need to realize how important workers’ compensation benefits are to all NC residents and their families. None of us ever know when we…
