North Carolina Workers’ Comp Update
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…
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31 Hedrick Gardner Attorneys Included in 2027 Best Lawyers® Lists
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…
Hedrick Gardner Welcomes Two Attorneys to Raleigh Office
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 Announces Attorney Promotions
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 Included in 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms
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…
25 Hedrick Gardner Attorneys Included in 2026 Best Lawyers® Lists
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…
Hidden Fees – The NC Second Injury Fund
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.…
CMS Issues Major Change Impacting Zero-Dollar WCMSA Allocations!
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…
Winter Workplace Hazards: Understanding Workers’ Compensation Claims in North Carolina
As winter sets in and temperatures drop, hazardous conditions emerge making surfaces like parking lots, walkways, and floors more slippery and dangerous. This increase in slick surfaces significantly raises the risk of…
Winter Weather and Workers’ Comp: When Are Travel-Related Injuries Compensable?
Winter weather presents several hazards for business owners, including slippery roads. Under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act (“Act”), the ‘coming and going’ rule generally states that an employee’s injury while traveling…