Settling a workers compensation case is not as simple as it sounds. Joey Hodgin has represented many injured workers who have sought his representation after receiving an offer from the insurance company. Unless proper precautions are taken, a Worker’s Compensation Settlement could have a negative impact on Social Security or Medicare Benefits. Most of the […]
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Workers’ Compensation Rule 502(3)(b); pro se plaintiff’s submission of compromise settlement agreement directly to Industrial Commission did not render agreement unenforceable when it otherwise complied with N.C.G.S. § 97-17(a). Employer tried to back out of a settlement reached with the employee. The settlement was based on the need of a future knee replacement, however the
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The state of North Carolina will seek the death penalty against Robert Kenneth Stewart, who is accused of killing eight people at a Moore County nursing home in March of this year. Stewart, 45, is charged with eight counts of murder in the March 29 shooting at Pinelake Health and Rehabilitation in Carthage. Seven residents
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North Carolina is no stranger to this crime; according to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers in the Tar Heel state lodged nearly 15,000 fraud complaints in 2007 and more than 23,000 last year. In 2008, North Carolina ranked 24th among all 50 states in the number of fraud complaints, and more than 25% of
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As a Traumatic Brain Injury lawyer, I have seen first-hand the effects of brain injury in children, and the long term consequences suffered by these kids and their families. Previous studies have documented the long term consequences, but a new study has now come out addressing this issue as well. One of the key findings
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This month, in Brain injury Professional, a publication of the North American Brain Injury Society www.nabis.org , there is an excellent article on the after affects for families of children who suffer traumatic brain injuries and remain in a low response state. Such children have unique long term medical needs, and typically require treatment and
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Elected officials in Kansas are hoping to require that nursing homes have backup power for heating and cooling during power outages, believing that all nursing homes should have a generator or to be able to get a generator within five hours. Commissioner Pat Collins says commissioners have heard unconfirmed reports that during an ice storm,
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It’s not just two-legged animals that can bring joy to residents in nursing care! Many residents had to leave cherished pets behind when entering skilled care, pets with whom they had a lifelong bond. As evidenced by the photograph linked below, two nursing home residents found a loving moment with – of all things –
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Fast food chains often lure families with the indoor playground equipment that is available for kids. Parents should keep in mind the normal precautions to prevent children from falling and suffering head injuries, but in addition should pay special attention to restaurant areas. These businesses are required to oversee and maintain inspections and ensure that
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Anyone who has children young enough to play on playgrounds need to be acutely aware of the dangers presented by playground equipment. Falls are the leading causes of brain injury in children, and unfortunately these injuries can have devastating consequences. Falls off of monkey bars, sliding boards, and playhouses that are up in the air
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