Under the North Carolina Industrial Commission Rules, Nurse Case Managers are considered rehabilitation professionals as they manage medical cases and coordinate rehabilitation services. 11 NCAC 23C .0103(1).In performing their duties, Nurse Case…
We’re thrilled to welcome a group of talented attorneys to Hedrick Gardner! Some are recent law school graduates and others join us with experience as prosecutors, judicial clerks, and practicing attorneys. All…
On August 7th, the Commission launched their redesigned website, you can access it at the same URL – ic.nc.gov Soon, Attorneys will have online access to North Carolina Industrial Commission files via…
Hedrick Gardner is pleased to announce that 31 of our attorneys have been included in the 2027 Best Lawyers® lists. 28 of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2027 edition of The Best…
We’re excited to welcome two talented attorneys to our Raleigh office! Austin South joins our Workers’ Compensation practice bringing exuberance and a sincere approach to every matter he handles. Whether managing high-volume…
Hedrick Gardner is excited to announce the elevation of four attorneys across its offices. “These four attorneys have demonstrated not just legal excellence, but the judgment and leadership qualities that define our firm’s culture, said Paul Lawrence, Managing Partner at…
Hedrick Gardner is pleased to announce our inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, published by Best Lawyers®. The firm earned the following 15 metropolitan rankings: Insurance Law Personal Injury…
Hedrick Gardner is pleased to announce that 25 of our attorneys have been included in the 2026 Best Lawyers® lists. 23 of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best…
No one likes hidden fees – especially when they show up after you thought a claim was fully resolved. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what can happen under North Carolina’s Second Injury Fund statute. Under N.C.…
On January 17, 2025, CMS issued Version 4.2 of the Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) Reference Guide, linked here. This guide provides guidance to the industry on the process used by…
