The SMART Act requires CMS to annually review the costs associated with the collection of Medicare conditional payments and set forth a threshold amount applicable to settlements, judgements, awards, or other payments…
We’re thrilled to welcome ten talented attorneys to Hedrick Gardner! These recent law school graduates bring diverse experiences and impressive accomplishments to our firm. Here’s just a glimpse of what they’ve achieved…
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…
The NC Court of Appeals reached a favorable decision for firm client, the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, represented by Grant Simpkins, Ryan Mitiguy, and Catherine Lee. The case involved…
Administrative Law attorney, Ryan Mitiguy, wrote an article that was published by ncbarblog.com discussing the significant ruling issued by the NC Supreme Court in Devalle v. N.C. Sheriffs’ Education & Training Standards…
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.…
Hedrick Gardner is pleased to announce that six of our attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers® and four were included in North Carolina Rising Stars®, both…
On January 8, 2025, the South Carolina Supreme Court issued an opinion holding that a first-party insured who alleges bad faith against their UIM carrier cannot also maintain a separate cause of…
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…
