Must Asbestosis be the Sole Cause of Death in a Compensable Claim?

Bruce Hamilton

Asbestosis (or any other occupational disease) does not need to be the only cause of an injured worker’s death in order for a death claim to be compensable.

Can an Injured Worker Sue Claiming Bad Faith in Civil Court?

Bruce Hamilton

In Bowden v. Young, the North Carolina Court of Appeals addresses alleged intentional torts in workers’ compensation clams